The second question: if you really want to bug out, have you considered back-door and back-road options for getting out of Dodge? You would not believe the places that even a little four-banger car can go, given decent tires, an experienced driver, and a thoughtful recon if possible (on foot always wins). But only when the wind is right.
In making such plans, Google Earth can be a good starting point as sometimes paths/trails etc. can be hidden from street view. If you see a potential route on Google Earth, try to check it out in advance, as the Google Earth photos can be a couple of years old, and obstructions may have been put into place. For example near me, a nice route into a forest clearing shown open on Google Earth is now blocked by fences protecting a solar power installation powering a local farmer's home.
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