[AFB-XYZ]

The generator only does the house essentials (minus AC), even if we did have enough gas on hand.

What causes me the most concern is, most generators that I'm familiar with run on gas. What happens if the grid gets knocked out entirely, and we can't GET gas because the pumps need electricity to run?

On a related note, even lack of AC (although bad) doesn't bother me as much as the prospect of no refrigeration. That would mean no milk or other dairy products, no meat, no frozen foods, etc. Not to mention, doesn't insulin need to be refrigerated as well?

[17strings]

What causes me the most concern is, most generators that I’m familiar with run on gas. What happens if the grid gets knocked out entirely, and we can’t GET gas because the pumps need electricity to run?

---

That’s just it. I’m assuming that most households who are seriously prepping for these 10 days are storing up enough fuel for the duration. Just as they would (and we do) if it were a hurricane or other natural disaster coming.

[Grammy]

" What causes me the most concern is, most generators that I'm familiar with run on gas. What happens if the grid gets knocked out entirely, and we can't GET gas because the pumps need electricity to run?"

Another issue is internet connectivity. During an ice storm there were issues with gas stations that had power, but no internet, so the pumps wouldn't work. The pumps connect to verify credit cards, but they couldn't work even with cash.

We got a generator and connected it to our propane tank so we will be good for a while in a crisis.

[Snowybear]

> What causes me the most concern is, most generators that I’m familiar with run on gas. What happens if the grid gets knocked out entirely, and we can’t GET gas because the pumps need electricity to run?

You can convert a gas generator over to propane very easily. Lots of YouTube videos out there that show how to do it.

-SB