If you are dealing with a continental coastline or a large island, you can travel a fairly short distance and avoid the worst of it, especially if you have good weather forecasting. The problem lies in convincing large number to disrupt their routines.....

This event has made me re-think 3 days of food/water on hand. A weeks worth
(including pet food) is a better choice, and provisions to go longer (water filters,etc.)

TeacherRO.... stocking stuffers.. $18 ea. in the 4 pack

http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP...ater+filtration

Yeah, at least a week is a good idea. While I sometimes don't practice what I preach I do try to keep a decent stock of canned stuff on hand. And I am pretty good about keeping drinking water stored. In SD the main issue I normally face is winter storms.