Reading the posts about what happens after a major disaster has made me think again about the idea of a portable generator for this kind of a scenario. Nothing that would tie into the breaker box and power the entire house, but perhaps something to run a small refrigerator and a few lights as needed, run it for 45 minutes, rest it for 15 or something similar.
Has anyone set themselves up with a backup generator? Any special planning?
My assumption is that you do not fuel it up until such time as it is needed. Store gasoline safely, be sure of no natural gas leaks prior to starting, only run as needed, etc.

You will never know if it is worth the investment unless you need it and then I am sure it will be money well spent.

Any toughts?