OP, prepping is common sense. Preparedness companies like Wise, EFoods, Food insurance, Legacy, Mountain House , My Patriot Supply, Survival Essentials and such provide a service just like any other company.

There is an incredible amount of folks paying attention to the happenings in this country and being prepared for an unforeseen event provides the only sense of security they can get, next to hope. And we all know where hope gets us sometimes.

You cannot dismiss the fact that people are a bit un-nerved lately with all the potential 'doom' scenarios. Food is a basic need, and provides security for people. So does water, and things that go 'boom'. Pay attention. This is Shabbatt and in the still of the early morning, that may be His voice speaking to you.

Don't expect help from outside sources unless you want to be caught in their snare. Self Reliance is the name of the game in this world now, and you have a chance to be self reliant.

DHS didn't buy up all those billions of rounds of ammo so they can sit on them. FEMA isn't stockpiling storable food for YOU. They are stockpiling to provide for their own.