[hummingbird]

From Thread, Part XIII. I think in a flood zone you simply have to do the extra structural and HVAC engineering and put them up out of reach of the water. But that is very expensive . . . "pay me now or pay me later."

Where is the Magic 8 ball when you need it, right?! Thanks for the primer on generators, AAM!

[AnAmericanMother]

Man, we need to get hold of one of those magic 8 balls!

. . . just a word to the wise, while I'm thinking about it . . . if you get a household generator, make SURE that it's situated well away from living areas and well ventilated (i.e. downwind, on the deck, etc.) My husband built a little roof for ours - it directs the exhaust away from the house and the legs come off with wing nuts and the whole jobby folds up in a corner of the garage (he is a handy guy :-) )