re: If you are dependent on medication

In these folks' defense, they likely have it set in a place they take it every day. There shouldn't be an extra "emergency supply" of most meds because you want to take the month's supply then get the next month's to avoid expiring meds. Many folks will keep them next to breakfast/coffee areas or shaving/toothbrush areas of their homes. These are often places skipped over when waters enter homes and people think of a few changes of clothes as they rush out the door.

That said, this is a reason you, people who take daily medication, should not ever be down to your last pill of any medication (with the exception of controlled substances which must be filled on near exact days). It's highly likely that many doctor offices will both be closed and inundated with calls for refills which won't be addressed for a few days.