I'm in with the "simple" crowd. I have a Honda EU 2000 and a Wen 3,800. Both sip gas and will keep my refrigerator, freezer, and a room a/c or heater going. I have propane for cooking, heat, etc.
My family of four survived 21 days after Hurricane Ike without power and only the EU 2000, using about 2 gallons of gasoline per day. It was kinda like camping, but doable. The EU 2000 will run a 6,500 BTU window unit. When you live in hurricane alley, having a/c for sleeping is a must.
I grew up in east Texas. I've seen 110°F and 100% humidity with no wind.
I can remember fighting off the bloodsucking pterodactyls on a summer night as I swam (swum? swimmed?) from side to side of the bed in the pool of sweat! 😜
In 1958, Hurricane Carla hit Galveston, moved inland, beat the crap out of San Antonio. Then proceeded to the DFW metromess and didn't downgrade to "tropical depression" until somewhere up around St. Louis, MO!
Rained for 8 days straight in my hometown. ....and not just sprinkles, showers and such. It came a hard downpour for 8 STRAIGHT DAYS!
Every river, creek, gulley, ditch and cow track was over flowing!
We had fish drown! LOL!
