***I picked some oil based lamps.***
I have always felt the need to keep oil based lamps on hand “just in case”. Several years back we had a massive ice storm which knocked out power for three or four days.
I pulled out every old lamp, lantern and even the camping lanterns out. and had them going for several days as I also had a decent supply of lamp oil on hand.
In listing to the only local radio station still broadcasting, I heard several people (Dial-A-Trade) willing to sell half a bottle of lamp oil, for a price!
The ice storm had been predicted, but few still prepared for it.
One thing was noticed, some people bought brand new generators for the ice storm. Their lines did not go down so after the storm, they all took their unused generators and tried to get their money back from the stores. This caused the stores to issue a NO MONEY BACK policy UNLESS the generator itself was at fault.
Had a gas generator on hand for quite awhile. Problem is they burn a lot of gasoline which I was not crazy about stocking in the garage. Keep a good supply of wood and if we ever lost power during the winter for a long length of time, at least we would not freeze. Does not get cold here much though as our last measurable snow was in 89 at one inch.
Those who got rid of their generators will be wishing they hadn’t the next time they need them.