The BEST thing to do (in my opinion atleast) is what I do.
Before I leave the house, I tell family where I’m going, but also tell them that “should ANYTHING happen, and I mean anything do NOT come looking for me, I will call as soon as I can, IF the cells go down, I’ll try to find a land line, but know if at all possible I will get back here, might take me awhile, but I’ll get back if I can. Do NOT come looking for me”
I concur with this. normally I wouldn’t bother you with such a worthless ping - but I’ve taken a shine to this thread tonight.
In an emergency, everyone has their job to do. People have got to let you do yours WHILE they do theirs.
If an emergency happens, my wife shouldn’t spend time “Searching for me” (And lets face it.. unless I married a Navajo traditionalist she isn’t going to find me) She should be preparing water, blankets, and whatever vehicle is there for bug-out.
And that has to happen before night fall so dusk gets a little sketchy for her when she doesn’t hear from me.
You can say that, but they always think they can help and go out looking. ALWAYS communicate if at all possible. It is far better to plan various means of communication than to plan not to communicate.