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MrLonely_ t1_j1pombx wrote

These storms will be more common as time goes on, wether out system will be upgraded to handle these storms or not is unlikely. Generator food heater and water are the things you need. Maybe a bunch of blankets could help but not very necessary. Stabil for your generators gas could also be helpful, if it sits over the summer it could be possibly be too gummed up next time you need. If you have a wood stove and you never use it I’d suggest cleaning it out and keeping at least a little wood for emergencies.

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VegUltraGirl OP t1_j1pou7j wrote

We have a wood stove that’s our primary heat and we supplement with oil, but our mom’s in-law suite is electric heat, so we need to keep her house warm. The indoor safe heaters look like a good option and maybe a camping stove for her. I agree that this will be more common, it worries me a bit. At this point I feel like we need to be prepared to live off grid for at least 2 weeks!

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justnocrazymaker t1_j1ptotd wrote

Camping stoves absolutely need proper ventilation when being used inside - had a roommate once that didn’t know this

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theora55 t1_j1qw5l6 wrote

You can heat water with your propane grill, bring it in to provide heat. Burning anything indoors creates CO and is dangerous.

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the_wookie_of_maine t1_j1q9bx3 wrote

I would strongly recommend keeping non reformulated gas (No ethanol) for you chainsaw, and generator!

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justadumbwelder1 t1_j1q5kxi wrote

Second the stabil recommendation! I had a generator when we lived down south for hurricanes. I added stabil to the fuel and switched off the fuel supply at the carb and ran it dry. It sat for almost 3 years with a full tank of fuel (again, with the stabil mixed in). When we decided to move up here and i was going to sell it, i popped open the fuel cap and gave it a sniff. Was surprised that it still smelled like gas. Opened the valve to the carb, fired up on the second pull and ran like the fuel just came from the pump. That stuff is amazing!!

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ghT4uS68O0ogg3Y t1_j1qdi53 wrote

I use ethanol free gas. It's hard to find. I use it in anything that will sit for a while. Generator, lawn mower, ice auger, etc. It will still go bad but it takes much longer

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eljefino t1_j1s75hc wrote

Rotate your gas cans seasonally-- the winter stuff has a better vapor pressure so it "lights off" easier. Just dump the old stuff in your fuel-injected car, it can handle it better.

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