some recommendations from a 73 year old, living on the central Gulf coast of Florida since 1955

inverter generator and either small shaker style window A/C or a portable A/C... the portables are around $400 and the small units around $125.. adapt the inverter to run off bulk 5 gallon fuel cans

I very seldom lose city water pressure, but my hot water tank holds for about 2 days... a dedicated black painted garden sprayer is used to provide warm water to shower and shave... source (stored) of fresh drinking water, and back up option (filter/pool shock/boil)... access to non potable water to flush toilet (directly into bowl)

my flat Asian style grill (mine is a Gas One)runs on both butane and propane... heats water for bathing or coffee... a small portable tail gate style grill cooks bamboo skewered meat and foil packet burgers... hot water bath warms hot dogs, and warms canned style soups provides hot water for clean up

battery powered construction fan or camping fan to provide air flow... a dedicated power strip to control all your charging devices

7 day cooler to hold frozen and perishable foods... 3 or 4 frozen gallon jugs can hold for multiple days... if possible pre chill prior to a forecast weather event... I try to transfer prior to power going out... it most likely will happen

standardize re charge batteries... for task light(headlamp), area lamps, and weather radio

have cash on hand and secure transport case for important documents in case you need to evacuate... keep auto fuel tank as topped as possible

quick dry clothing, brimmed hat, and foot wear... patio or camping chairs for out of door relaxing... there is no clean up worth a heart attack

a trailer hitch ball on a riding mower allows you to attach a utility trailer for cleanup... I use an electric chain saw

just some thoughts off the top



Edited by LesSnyder (07/21/21 01:09 PM)