I've got a HAM op who lives nearby, I'll go scream fire to him.
I'm a ham, there's not guarantee I'ld be able to charge batteries or find some means of getting out when electrical power is available. Admittedly, cars can be used to either power a rig or to charge batteries, but I've been places where there was no gasoline available or it was very scarce after an emergency and without fuel, cars can't power things.
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