Originally Posted by l-pink

unless the weather is arctic cold why would you want/need a generator? You should be able to dress warm and use blankets. So what if you have to eat cold or camping stove food/soup for a couple weeks. No internet, cell phone or tv? Give me a break.

Preparing for and living thru a once in a lifetime period if inconvenience is nothing. Be glad you are alive and having to live like everyone did a hundred or so years ago for a very short time until luxuries are restored.

Light a candle, eat cold soup, hug the one you're with, actually talk to each other, read a book until the power comes back on.