Some local governments have supported Y2K citizens' groups, but precious few. Expectations and realities are at wide variance. We will see a diversified response. We will not be able to depend on the government. We will have to depend on ourselves.
Some people are worried about rioting, panic, and martial law.
Others are worried about people becoming disenchanted with government and our government falling. We have other models to look at. The best of the past A solid part of American heritage is helping our families and neighbors build barns and bring in the crops. Families and neighbors shared tools, knowledge, and supplies. They also shared food.