Hi Cal, an interesting story you have there.

I think you were lucky in two respects, you had a sat phone so could keep your communication lines open and your employer could relocate you at a drop of a hat so once you were out life pretty much went on as usual.

Can i ask did your employer help you in other ways? Such as paying you your wages whilst you were still in the city. Did they help with find a new house to live in or contribute to your relocation.

A good employer is someone that looks after you in times of need. It sounds as if your company is a caring employer.