The Next Shortage Won’t Look Like 2020… Here’s What’s Coming

Are shortages coming back? In this video, I break down why the next shortage may not look like 2020. Instead of empty shelves and panic buying, today’s supply chain disruptions are showing up as delayed shipping, backorders, drug shortages, missing product options, and everyday items becoming harder to find when you actually need them. From my 3-month wait for an Amazon Fire tablet to over-the-counter medication shortages, delayed household supplies, and even a hospital morphine shortage, this video explains what’s happening, why it matters, and how to prepare in a calm, practical way. If you think shortages only count when store shelves are completely empty, think again. In this video, I’m talking about the quieter, more frustrating kind of shortage many of us are already seeing in 2026: longer shipping times, fewer choices at the store, missing medications, delayed replacement parts, and disruptions caused by fragile global supply chains. I share real-life examples, including: • a 3-month delay on an Amazon Fire tablet • OTC medication shortages like pain relievers, cold and allergy medicine, and anti-diarrheal products • why some prescription drug shortages are getting worse • being told in the hospital that morphine was in short supply • how global shipping disruptions and supply chain issues can affect everything from medicine to household items This video is not about panic. It’s about practical emergency preparedness and household resilience. If you want to build a pantry, stay ahead of supply chain problems, and prepare for shortages without going overboard, this video will help you think through what really matters. If you enjoy practical prepping, pantry building, food storage, emergency preparedness, and real-world readiness for everyday disruptions, make sure to subscribe to Prepper Potpourri. #shortages #supplychain #prepping #emergencypreparedness ✅Check out my You Tube travel channel https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourriEscapes