In article , Radio Amateur KC2HMZ
writes:

We used it when Floyd hit in 1999. We were having a hard time getting
through on SSB, so switched over to CW and continued ops until the band
conditions improved. CW didn't "save the day", but it sure came in handy
when needed. It is still an integral part of our EMA plan. Remember, in
disaster planning, we try to use *all* of the tools available to us. Maybe
one day, the light will come on for you and you'll understand that concept.

Don't look now, but as I type this, Charlotte is approaching. We may
get an object lesson here shortly after it makes landfall (not that I
or anyone else is hoping for that, except perhaps Larry who is shining
his straight key in anticipation).

John:

You think I'm "hoping" that a devastating hurricane will strike and perhaps
take lives and destroy property? Just so I can use some freshly-polished
straight key to send emergency traffic? I don't think so.

73 de Larry, K3LT