People will try and get by for as long as they can. But let's be real, when essential things break (i.e. internet, TV, etc.), they are going to call someone. And when the service provider won't come out (or the client doesn't trust them), I expect I'm going to get the call. Which I will be desperate to do at that point.

In negotiations for payment, I hope to barter several rolls of toilet paper to bring back home.

And on that note: WTF are all these people doing with the toilet paper!!! I'm down to 5 rolls left and stores have been empty for over a week. Store employee told me when they get a truck in, people are waiting to take every last roll they have. It never even makes it to the shelves.
I'm mounting bars on the truck now. I will have to hit the highway to look for the supply trucks. Go all Mad Max on their arse and take a load.