Is the toilet paper shortage in your area as well, or is this a regional problem?
Everywhere is sold out - super markets, walmart... i'm down to one roll. This is ridiculous.
I think everyone around here is out. Here is a suggestion: flush-able wet wipes. Get them tonight or tomorrow morning because I'm sure they will be gone once people start thinking that way. Walmart has a good deal on the 5 pack.
Another suggestion, if you can go take out some cash from the bank - another week of negative gains on the Street and people will be doing a run on banks. Cash will be king again.
Bear minimum, Micah - go get some ramen so that it can last you 2 or 3 weeks - but I hear they are getting short on that as well.
I am of the mind set that it is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Some things us boys might not think about: female hygiene products. Tampons can serve multiple purposes.
Toothpaste. Shampoo. Shit like that is important too.
Essential medicine - stock up - this will run out next. If your life depends on it - make sure you have plenty - I would say 6 months worth.
I doubt it will come to the point that we will "run out" of water - this is far reaching, but hey, have about a 100L handy.
And once you have water and some dry food, ensure you have an alternate way to heat it.
Ammo - whatever makes you comfortable - but it doesn't get old and it doesn't need to be fed.
Speaking of feeding - if you have pets, get food for them for at least a month.
I dunno, even some of my friends (and my wife!) make fun of me for "prepping" - but damn, it sure does make me feel comfortable now. And my wife is thankful too.
Its still not too late - I think you still have at least a week to get your shit in order and your family ready. You don't want to be reliant on the government in times of need.
Power generation and fuel - again, highly unlikely that we will not have power, but there are other situations like bad storms, that knock out our power once or twice a year. A generator is a very practical thing to have. Even a small one to run your fridge and sump pump (in my case). But if you have a generator make sure you have plenty of gas.
I can talk about this shit all day. Let me know if you need some other suggestions.