You are correct.
When we were facing Isabel last year we made sure the propane tanks for the grilled were filled and that we had charcoal as well. I was expecting the power to go out first - and wanted to make sure we were able to do some cooking because we have an electric stove.
We never lost our power - but we were prepared!!!
I was in Gloria on Long Island - the storm that brought down LILCO. This was an urban area, and I knew people who ended up without power for 2 weeks. They lived off tuna fish - egad!
I was only out for 3 days, but I had a gas stove at the time. So was able to cook. And it was Sept, so didn't need air. Actually it was pretty nice - instead of staying in at night and watching TV, people starting strolling the neighborhoods in the evening, greeting friends, and barbequeing.