[PowderMonkey]

"What’s the best way to store 70 gallons of gas for a crisis?"

Unless you absolutely need it to run around in a car, or power a refrigerator to store insulin, you don't. I dropped the idea of an emergency generator when I realized my emergency needs didn't require electricity. I use propane for the portable heaters (safe for indoor use), camp lanterns, and camp stoves. I keep the vehicles topped off with gasoline for one reason only: a straight line, one-way ticket outta' Dodge when the time comes.

[Rockhound]

PowderMonkey, I was afraid you might say that. My problem is we face these things regularly in Texas, where you have to get by for a week or two and then civilization comes back.

The generator keeps the fridge and freezer running, preserving the food supply. Without it I’m throwing away several hundred dollars worth of food, and having to immediately replace it later. Nice to have functioning lights and ceiling fans. I have at least one air conditioning window unit so we can get some sleep (Texas heat has to be experienced to fully appreciate that!).

I can’t run everything at once, but by turning breakers on and off, I can power lights and outlets in a couple of rooms, run the anerobic septic, filter water, etc.

I have a couple of acres out of town, so my place is where the kids and grandkids bug out TO. Grandkids thought the last one was kinda fun, almost like camping.

So I’m really serious about the gas storage question - can any of you Freepers suggest a good solution?