Also the sewer system backs up after about a week because the pumping and lift stations need power to operate.

The water system shuts down because the tanks aren't reserve supply they're pressure support.

And solar plus storage will keep you running for maybe a week if you're conservative and mostly don't use anything...which doesn't help you if it's months till replacement.

> no power for hospitals

Which have days worth of backup generator power

> refrigerated food distribution

Do you think refrigerated trucks trail big long extension leads to a socket somewhere?