If you think an emergency situation might soon cause a shortage of basic supplies, would you be most likely to…?

Conducted

January 12, 2024

4428 US adults surveyed

Conducted January 12, 2024

YouGov surveyed 4428 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Purchase as many supplies as you can to last as long as possible

38%

Purchase supplies to cover your needs for the short term

45%

Purchase less than you need for the short term in case there isn't enough to go around

Not purchase any supplies

Not sure

10%

If you think an emergency situation might soon cause a shortage of basic supplies, would you be most likely to…?

Conducted January 12, 2024

YouGov surveyed 4428 US adults

Purchase as many supplies as you can to last as long as possible

38%

Purchase supplies to cover your needs for the short term

45%

Purchase less than you need for the short term in case there isn't enough to go around

Not purchase any supplies

Not sure

10%

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