>why is being in a car a special case? Because this is about America, a large and sprawling country where most residents can be safely assumed to own a car and

>why is being in a car a special case? Because this is about America, a large and sprawling country where most residents can be safely assumed to own a car and would use it in the event of an emergency or disaster. Obviously if you have the foresight to have a (AM!) radio in your home and your camping gear that's even better.