Just an interesting thing that happened here yesterday due to propane:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=2655934

I realize that it was the only source of heat for this cabin but I'm assuming that you are not looking to install a 500 lb propane tank either. Just something temporary. Kerosene does not volitolize enough to be an explosive hazard. Just the reminder again to not bring a propane tank inside (ar least not larger than a 1lb tank).

The lecture I attended by Tim Woolf (I mentioned in an earlier post) also mentioned generators. He thought not a good plan. For a few hours, sure, but if your situation extends into days or weeks, fuel becomes an issue. Gasoline is difficult to store in large quantities, is not real stable, is a huge fire hazzard, and if things go real bad, will be the first fuel to be used up (people trying to evacuate will consume all of it almost immediately). He also talked about wood as a heat source, and for the typical person in an urban/suburban area, storing that quantity of wood is not possible.

Disclaimer: I am just relaying what I was told in this lecture. Made a lot of sense to me. I don't know very much about this and appreciate the discussion. Thanks to all.