Despite the whirlwind, some local representatives sound a positive refrain: Support local businesses. Instead of turning to big-box brands for household necessities, shoppers can look for local alternatives that deliver or sell supplies available for pickup.
Read more here: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2020-03-19/small-businesses-struggle-to-get-help-urge-community-to-buy-local