What state are you in?
Sounds pretty bad. I think everyone should have a back up generator, or gas heat, stored food, candles and batteries and be prepared for the worst, even if it doesn't happen. Three hurricanes in 6 weeks back in 2004 made a believer of me. To some extent, I moved to the mountains because of the lower poulation density, fresh air, clean water, farmer's markets and friendly country people.
Competition for supplies will be less aggressive here in the years to come.
Nice story of your dinosaur generator.
Check out Sam's Club.
Oh, and I thought Slick died. Or did he just present a burial?