[deport]

I expect there are some neighbors are others in your area that have home generators.
I'd try to talk to a few of them and get their experiences. You've got items you are trying
to protect so your needs maybe somewhat different than others just wanting some
type of a partial application.

Direct hits have to be defined. Lots of the area over many miles will be damaged and
some severely. It may take much longer to get power restored and it if you have
home damage then you may have even much longer before the home is habitable.

Good luck with your process.

[Cementjungle]

Direct hits have to be defined. Lots of the area over many miles will be damaged and some severely. It may take much longer to get power restored and it if you have home damage then you may have even much longer before the home is habitable.

We live in an unincorporated part of Palm Beach county... about 2 miles from the end of the major East/West road that leads toward town. After that it's swampland and nothingness. So, I expect our power could be among the last in the area to get restored.

When I spoke with the HOA about what they need, I was told that several folks have been doing this, so yes, finding others and talking to them is a good idea. I know of one neighbor who has a gigantic unit on his house... it looks like and industrial unit. I think he's a retired NFL guy so money isn't a big deal for him...he has the best maintained house in the whole place.