Ho-lee shit. That must have been goddamn terrifying, especially with a child!

People might crack jokes about doomsday preppers, but it's situations like this that makes me want to stockpile non-perishable food. Thankfully I don't have to contend with massive, apocalyptic floss like that in our area, but we're all really just one or two steps away from living in a Lord of the Flies nightmare, despite the thin veneer of civilization. So glad you and your family were safe!