Reading the "Zombie" thread (before it turned into a thread about smoking food...

I lived in Florida for many years and was well aware of the hurricane disaster threat - had moderate damage a few years. We ALWAYS kept supplies, food, fuel, medicines, etc just in case, and had bug-out plans if we needed them. But I had neighbors who never did any preping for storms, even when they were just off our shore!
Now that we live in the boonies, the preparedness plans went way up - lots more things to be ready for and protect against. But same thing - I have neighbors who would die parolized on the couch if basic services were interupted.
I'm not one of those "bury guns and gold for the riots" guys, but I am alarmed at some of the things that are happening and wonder whats down the road.... And am trying to be ready for as much as I can.
I started collecting and reading the "Foxfire" book series a while back, but now starting to wonder if those books may be a lot more practical down the road...
Ok soapbox off...