Harvey FINALLY left the room and there was still a bread shortage even at the end of the week (September 1). As a result, the flour started disappearing off the shelves. Eggs were also hard to find. Milk was unavailable in a lot of stores. Some stores were low on fresh meat. Available fruits and vegetables were limited in variety. It all varied from store to store and area to area of the metroplex. Grocery stores in general had limited hours, limited stock, and long lines. Pharmacies were closed or had limited hours. Some gas stations were out of gasoline.
Yesterday, September 5, my HEB was almost back to normal. The pharmacy was open. There was plenty of bread, eggs, produce, and meat. Those items not fully stocked were crackers, rice, flour, sugar, canned meats, fresh lunch meats, ready-to-eat soups, and tortilla chips. The deli was also not fully operational. Those items almost out were milk, canned vegetables, foil pans, bleach, rubber gloves, paper towels, napkins, and flashlights. They were out of big bags of lunch chips, laundry sanitizer, and Bragg’s vinegar. It was evidence that a lot of cleaning was being done, and meals were being provided for workers and people who were temporarily homeless.
Store grains and flours and bread making ingredients. Learn to make breads. Learn to cook and bake without eggs. Store powdered milk, canned meat, canned fruit, and canned vegetables. Keep a good first aid kit and medicine cabinet. Fill prescriptions BEFORE a storm hits. Store cleaning and laundry supplies. Keep your gas tank no less than 1/3 full during hurricane season and fill up several days before the storm hits.
