I am not a fan of generators. Better to just eat out of the fridge initially -keep the door closed as much as possible and you will be fine. Cook on your camping gear.
Your back up food stores should contain items that require no refrigeration - obviously.
For bucking up trees, I like a nice sharp bow saw; unless you are dealing with really large trunks, a bow saw can almost just as fast, a lot less disrupting, and generally a better deal than a chain saw.
Be sure you are in good shape with gloves, work boots, safety eye glasses, etc. and a good supply of first aid materials and training.
Tarps are wonderfully versatile items. Be sure you also have a supply of cordage to secure them.
I agree on all counts, and would add one thing about refrigeration: Keep the fridge and freezer full. If you don't have enough stored food to fill them completely, backfill with clean milk jugs full of drinking water or ice. This done routinely will help preserve your food for much longer in a power outage, save on your energy bill during normal time, and give you another source of fresh water should you need it.
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