We can’t have generators or gas grills at NJ apartments so pardon me for not having any sympathy for your situation.
Just saying.
It strikes me that government actions are exacerbating the problems.
Kinda hard to cook with no fuel source.
Kinda hard to buy gas when the purchase of it is restricted and regulated by some law.
Certainly sympathize....
If you live in an apartment you need to have a bugout plan. What would you do if you had no heat, power or water for several months?
If you have a fireplace, you can use a Rocket Stove in the fireplace and heat/cook food with just wood twigs, small pieces of limbs if there is any tree around you. Pick up small limbs that have fallen from trees. If you have a balcony, use the Rocket Stove. It burns wood to ashes and burns so hot and completely, there is little smoke.
Dont recall asking for sympathy.