People have a tendency to overstate their level of disaster preparedness. I just don't see how that high a percentage of people can really be prepared. If you told me the nation surveyed was Japan, I'd be more likely to believe the numbers.
FEMA Releases 2018 National Household Survey Results on Individual and Community Preparedness
You make your own assessment and tell me what you think. Maybe I'm too pessimistic in my thinking. Email me at ericholdeman@ericholdeman.com