Depending on how much you use electronic devices, it can actually be a fairly devastating event.
If power is out long enough, you could end up losing everything in your refrigerator and freezers.
If your freezer is a big part of your food preps, that can be catastrophic.
For most prepared folks, that means having a portable generator.
Theres just one problem how do you know what kind to get?
How Much Do You Need?
Lets face it: buying a generator is an investment.
Dont forget about things like your water heater, pumps, or exterior garage lights and tools.
A medium one, for instance, runs between 3,000 and 6,000 watts.
For each thing you add to your Most Critical list, add in its wattage multiplied by 1.5 times.
Propane has an infinite shelf life so storing your fuel can be much simpler than keeping gasoline on hand.
The problem is that propane generators dont run well in cold weather.
Thats where the dual-fuel generators come in.
Others require you to shut down the generator and restart it with the other fuel.
Take time to do the research and get the right generator for you and your family.
