I can see other going into a panic as they are not accustomed to something like this.
The average American only has a weeks worth of food in their homes. If that long. Many eat out, or order in dinner most of the week. Fewer and fewer can make a meal from scratch.
Many Americans cannot afford a $600 emergency.
To most, things like this only happens in far away, 3rd world countries. Not here.
So, yeah, I can see why they are in a panic. They are not used to having to think beyond next week, or having to be responsible for themselves.
