Everyone please do not forget to have a phone that will work without electric. Walkaround portables do not function with the power off, and you will not be able to summon help. Get a non Portable phone or Cell Phone that you keep charged as often as possible before the storm. Better yet, use your regular phone so you don't run the battery down. You may end up using your car battery to charge you cell phone with Cig lighter. After three canes last year where we were without power for days, and I had to get an old handset out of the attic to use, I bought a Uniden Combo portable and handset with answering machine for about $50, and I have used it a dozen times since. Just keep a flashlight near so you can dial the power company.
You are absolutely correct. I have always kept an old land-line phone (keep it in the bedroom extension). Can't tell you how many times I've had to use this year due to T-storms (and I live in western NY)!! Power outages have been incredible up here this year.