It helps in case of a weather problem, or a disastrous situation
Explanation:
For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services: Basic Human Needs Resources – including food and clothing, shelters, housing, utility assistance. Disaster Response and Recovery – works with the emergency management team during a disaster to offer support and a place for dissemination of information.
It helps prevent illness because they washed their hands and if they didn't 1 that would be nasty and 2 no one want pee or poop on their food that they are going to eat.