This is not about some end of society, the world is gone junk. Rather, it’s how to keep minor inconveniences minor, not threatening. Given the current uncertainty of any business remaining successful, it’s likely that some of the freight and trucking companies will end up having problems, as has already happened with at least one. We tend to get used to the convenience of some kind of market nearby, the ready availability of various necessities and some that are more luxury for us all on shelves and, if we have the money, we can take them home. An example of this is that I got into a habit of stopping at a grocery store every Thursday, so I’d pick up what I thought I needed for that following week. That meant I had a week’s worth of what I considered necessities, like coffee. This shopping method is an unsound choice and I’d suggest you do not follow it.
 

After some consideration a few years ago, I still go to the grocery store every Thursday. But, I’m buying a week’s worth of necessities that I will need not next week, but in one month. Over time, it’s possible to build up some inventory at home, so you won’t be operating on several days of goods, you’ll have several weeks. Why? Consider what would happen if several trucking companies go out of business, or something else like a localized natural disaster interrupts the flow of goods. It is going to take some period of time to restore those supply lines. You’ll be much less affected by these events with just a few weeks of extras at home. You may even choose to stay home for a few days rather than wade into the panic-stricken herds of sheep who just now realize that the grocery stores do not actually make all the food on the shelves.
 

Whatever you consider a necessity is fair game for your list. Mine is of course food of some kind, dog food, coffee, toilet paper, cigarettes and beer – I do not want any more inconvenience than necessary, and if I’m sitting at home for a week, might as well have beer. Have an idea where to get or have some water in case power drops out to a pumping station. You’ll need water and so will your pets. It’s not difficult to come up with some 5 gallon buckets you can put somewhere and you’ll have a basic water supply. In a few days the situation out in the world will get better. Meanwhile, you don’t have to worry about it as much if you’ve done this bit of preparation. Worry, nervousness, stress all take away from you. Planning ahead and avoiding the stress will keep you relaxed and alert – a better state from which to face the next challenge, or to just enjoy a beer.