I think this is something we all have felt intuitively for some time. May explain all those apocalyptic movies and TV shows. There's a sense that we have to take care of ourselves, that we shouldn't be too dependent on outsiders. Survivalism has always been strong in the U.S., but I think there is a revival of the movement in recent years.
When I was young, communes were the thing, self-sufficiency. But this was a kind of idealistic utopianism. Communities grew up where people would share responsibilities and rewards. These communities didn't last long. The tone of them was quite upbeat, not desperate. I think the rise in gun ownership today is partly due to a fear of a catastrophic social failure. There are of course other factors driving gun ownership, but this is one. And I think it is an impulse you are less likely to find in Europe.
Maybe we should all start growing our victory gardens and installing private home generators. Can't hurt, can it?
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The more self-reliant you are, the better in the long run.