Ideally, I would like a propane stove, water heater, heater-heater, etc. and a generator -
I love my wood stove for two reasons - sense of security and wood stove heat is so friendly.
I remember thinking, during the 19 days without power, thanks to the ice storm, "Now, how would such a storm have affected the folks up on the farm in the 30's-40's?"
Answer: Except for it being a slippery walk to the barn and coop - quickly solved with ashes - not at all, since they weren't dependent on that thin wire to the utility pole for means of heat, water and light.
We are too complacent in our vulnerability today.