After a Hurricane, the Prices of Many Items Rise

After a hurricane, the prices of many items rise. How BEST might the government help poor people be able to afford to buy goods and services?

A) institute price controls at pre-hurricane prices
B) set prices at zero, so consumers can buy what they need without financial distress
C) give poor people debit cards for use in purchasing essential items, while leaving prices unregulated
D) institute a wage freeze to keep the costs of production from rising too rapidly