[Wonder Warthog]

"Many of them have portable radios run off batteries and many amateur radio clubs have gas and propane generators. You might try googling “amateur radio clubs” followed by your zip code to find a contact point."

Very familiar with ham...though not one myself (other than Freeper handle). My current location actually has a dedicated ham emergency site for just such situations. My one quibble with it is that it is in the basement of a local community facility, and WILL be taken out by tsunami (Puget Sound). Should be located at the "local highest point", IMO.

[Hawthorn]

>> in the basement of a local community facility <<

Good location only if you are in tornado alley!