[s1artibartfast]

I don't understand your example. It seems to me that rural residents have a much better game plan and experience with those questions.

What am I missing?

[runjake]

I'm suggesting they/we have good reasons (self-sufficiency) behind our "rural" ways.

Eg. a law enforcement response to a serious crime is still about 20 minutes. We have extended power outages every year. Every few years, we have 24-72 hour power outages.