[NautiNurse]

One thing to keep in mind is the lack of gasoline availability the closer you get to the affected areas - not only for the generators, but also for the trip there and home. Unless your friend has a whole bunch of gasoline cans for both needs, I would postpone the trip for another couple of days.

[tomkat]

Ma'am, our thread leader makes a valid point re fuel availability.

You know I'm no stranger to semi-spontaneous trips and the survival thereof,
and am loathe to lend discouragement to someone with the gumption to try to help on their own,
but your friend and his/her supplies might be more helpful with some basic emergency infrastructure in place to direct their use.

/.02

[Quilla]

Thanks NautiNurse. She's an experienced traveler. My son has been on trips with her in the past and marvels at her preparedness (he teases that he eats better on the road with Aunt D than at home). Once when dropping my son at her house, I commented on all the gas jugs stacked and strapped on a metal rack behind the motor home. She gave me a tour of her inventory and I was impressed. My biggest worry now is that her resourcefulness will make her a target. Yet knowing her as well as I do, I fear for anyone who attempts to interrupt her quest.