Pondering what life would be like without power for 2, 3, 4 months...
There were some people in SW MS who lost power with Katrina and didn’t get power again till 2nd week in November. Just sayin’. Lots of rural above ground lines, lots of things to fix.
....”Pondering what life would be like without power for 2, 3, 4 months”...
Dangerous.
sort of like living off grid...using your generator 1.5-2 hours twice a day and timing washing, cooking etc each time, in order to save on run time and diesel fuel. Its not so bad if everything is planned for a twice a day power usage..keeps the freezer and fridge cold, water well pressure tank filled, and warm water in the water heater too. You just have to get what you need out of the fridge/freezer at once and quickly. Initial cost isnt too bad...about what most people blow on entertainment for 1-2 years, for a genset, 200 gal of red diesel, and a transfer switch. Mine was about 7K total.
You do most things differently. Most will not have generators. My home has been off grid for 4 years.(not by choice --$$) All is workable. Just need to not go emotionally crazy n accept n understand how to handle challenges. So few westerners will be prepared if (heaven forbid) EMP becomes a reality