When it comes down to it, most people figure it can't happen to them. Then when it does, it's the self-same idiots on TV complaining that the government isn't there right freaking now to take care of them.

I would hazard to guess most of the people here figure Uncle will have a rectal/cranial inversion as has been the case most of the time and prefer to rely on themselves and neighbors/friends to get out of a jam.

Frankly, after a disaster, I won't be worrying about the other guy until this guy is squared away. And the nice government man can go help him if/when he shows up.

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.