Not trying to make light of a somber situation, but I like humor to help brighten spirits in these situations.
If you guys find that kero or Jet A is easier to find right now, maybe you can find a way to hook an SPT5 to a generator and crank out some electricity...would make for great headlines: "model airplane enthusiasts providing much-needed relief..."
Eddie, your Rig experience proves you're enough of a mad scientist to come up with a way to make it work!