What is happening in America? Fears of the unknown push families to store food and water in anticipation of emergencies!
Against the backdrop of growing concerns about potential crises that could affect daily life and basic services, calls are increasing in the United States to stockpile food, water and emergency supplies, in an atmosphere reminiscent of the hoarding waves that the country witnessed during the Corona epidemic.
The Benat Jabeil website followed a number of shoppers in several food stores, including branches of the giant Costco store in the state of Michigan, shoppers who purchase quantities of bottled water, canned goods and food items that can be stored for long periods.
On Saturday, October 31, the site also, citing Arab residents, observed a significant decrease in water bottles, dried fruit and cans from one of the largest branches approved by the residents. These items were usually available in large quantities, amid indications of unusual demand for the purchase of some basic commodities. In another measure worth considering, data from the independent website Warehouse Runner, which specializes in tracking the inventory of American Costco stores, showed that ReadyWise emergency food containers, which contain 132 servings of food that can be stored for many years, were listed as unavailable in 435 of 470 branches, while stocks were low in 7. And the product was available in only 8 branches, according to data from November 1, 2026.
These observations are in line with growing warnings about the possibility of disruption to basic services, including electricity and water, against the background of growing discussions about the importance of home preparedness for emergency situations.
Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino urged Americans on Oct. 26 to stockpile food, water, batteries and radio equipment in anticipation of any disruptions that could affect basic services.