I dont have torches that carry the standard batteries any more, all mine carry either the 18650 or the rcr123 lithium rechargables.
Just for the fact that I use them mainly for hunting etc and we are not subject to large natural disasters that you guys are cept maybe bush fires and if that happens I have a genny I can use for lighting, fridge and if necessary recharging them.
I suppose it would be a prudent thing to get a couple of AA/AAA run torches though for just in case.