Uh, she is right you know.
Those who were affected need water first and foremost. It is a perishable item that is of very high demand.
Food (canned, dry packaged) is avaliable in the affected areas believe it or not, the markets in the area have stockpiles of those all year round.
Power generators (power in general) is vital to bring normality as quickly as possible.
Clothes... again, avaliable by the hoards in the city itself, not to mention that people CAN wear the same clothes for MONTHS without being a big deal (washing it of course). Hell i have jeans and shoes that are 6 years old and I still use them.
So yes, even though I really dont like Kerry at all, the lady is correct. Water power and food go before clothes... in that order.