Supplies are becoming readily available in stores again. For example, Costco has toilet paper, 20-lb to 50-lb bags of rice, lots of Spam, bulk packages of instant noodles, etc.
I have no idea when the next wave will start but if history is any guide, it should be in the fall like September to October. The 1918 Flu lasted until 1920. SARS lasted from 2002 to 2004. The big question mark is how lethal will the Wuhan Virus be when it comes back, e.g. the degree of mutation.
I expect the US gov’ts to reopen the economy soon. I also expect the hot summer weather to play a role in helping against Wuhan Virus.
When things return to normal in a month or two, I will stockpile and get ready for the 2nd wave. Here are a list of things I will stockpile:
- face masks
- hand sanitizer: small 3 ounce tubes as well as 8 ounce to a large dispenser for home use.
- maybe toilet paper; I will investigate into an attachable bidet to cut down on toilet paper
- food:
a) freeze dried food (that I get from REI because of their discount policy) to Heater Meals. (I will take time during to try out various MRE but in the past, I never found a good source of MRE’s for my taste)
b) protein drink mixes / meal replacements
c) canned meat products like spam, canned chicken or tuna, Dinty Moore beef stew, etc
One unexpected source of food during this Wuhan Virus was 7-11 since they were open 24-7 and had cheap sandwiches & drinks. Their loyalty program helps.
I already made space in my apartment to store supplies. I got lucky this time around when I saw people stockpiling and hoarding food in late February 2020 as the first case hit Solano County in California. I was driving around looking for supplies before others cleaned out the stores by March 6. I am making sure to be better prepared for round 2.
Good luck.