the fact is , everyone should have some backup. Localized disaster happens every day, someday something big could happen.
Counting on the government or some aid agency to bail you out is pretty lame.
I agree with you. When the hurricanes hit Florida so hard, there were lots of news stories about neighbors who were prepared vs. those who weren't. It may sound silly to some, but some common sense preparation is the way to go.
I am sure if something horrific happened in our area, the government isn't going to be searching me out asking if I'm ok.
Families always had a pantry in the olden days. I think it's necessary no matter what.