Troops deployed in quake-hit Chile

from Al Jazeera. Isn't it interesting that the first priority in capitalist countries after a disaster is to rush in troops to secure private property (life saving food and water from nearby stores), rather than to rush in food, water, medical supplies, and physicians. What would you do if your area was the scene of a devastating natural disaster and you were hungry, thirsty, cold, and injured and there was a nearby store (damaged also) with all of the provisions necessary to take care of these dire needs? Perhaps you would stand patiently in front of the store waiting for it to re-open for business?