In the full context of that statement, he's talking about inflation, the weaponization of the IRS, etc etc etc. When he says we need to figure it out soon, I think he means we need to stock up before shit hits the fan. And it sounds like it will be quite soon. Just my interpretation. If you still don't have first aid, sufficient food and water to last a while, flashlights, batteries and so on now might be the time.