A big pat on the back. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Nothing out there (i.e. books, news stories) is better to illustrate the concept of being prepared, then to find one's self in need of something, but in no way ready, due to the lack of preparation.

The next step in helping this person would be to introduce this individual to the concept of carrying their own supplies, so they cannot only help themselves, but others as well.

Pete