Left it too late- how do I prepare?

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To cut a long story short I am arriving home tomorrow after being abroad for the last 2 weeks, well before things escalated. We are lucky to have been able to change flights and I am desperate to get home safely. I’ve been glued to the news and messages from friends have got me incredibly worried about the situation in supermarkets and shops.

We tend to keep a small stock at home of tinned goods, pulses, rice, flour, spices and herbs. But I don’t think we have enough to get us through 2 weeks of self isolation if needs be. From what I’ve heard local shops in Yorkshire have been running out of the basics- eggs, milk, bread, meat.

DH and I will be working from home and he has underlying health conditions so I’m trying to prepare myself on the way home as to what I should do. Any help or advice grateful appreciated!

Just throwing out some ideas:
Your local community is probably sharing information on Facebook, if not then your Local Authority may be able to help you find locations that are selling food.

Smaller shops and farm shops seem to be better stocked.

Do you have any prescriptions that need refilling? Prioritise ensuring you have this done to cover a period of possible isolation.

Online shops like Amazon are prioritizing basic staple goods. You might find this helps.

Now’s the time to get to know your neighbours.

We set up a group WhatsApp to ask for/offer help.

If you were my neighbour I’d be happy to keep you topped up with food throughout the two weeks.

Even on lockdown you will be able to go to the shops. Hopefully when lockdown happens the shelves will be restocked and things should be easier shoppinb