Context: I hung up and dialed again and got a Comcast " If you are having trouble with your phone line ... " message . Real swearing ensued . I dialed the non - emergency sheriff - fire line and explained the situation . They got the firemen on their way . I carry the address book and phone outdoors .

Question: What would have happened had you not carried those numbers on you ?
Options:
0. I would have sorted out the emergency fire issue myself
1. I would have waited to see a cop drive past and tried to get their attention
2. I would have just waited until I saw a firetruck drive by and waved them down
3. I would not have been able to reach the sheriff for help and would have had to try to get someone nearby to call for me
Answer: 3