Well I've started to prepare. I'm not normally the type of person to buy something that I don't know when I'm going to use it but I am the type who likes to have the right tool for the job when I need it.
I've purchased a generator interlock kit for my breaker box as well as a 30A twist lock inlet box. This will allow me to plug the generator into an outlet on the side of my house and power most everything inside.
http://www.geninterlock.com/product/generator-interlock-kit-square-d-qo-homeline-150-200-amp-panel-transfer-switch/
http://www.geninterlock.com/product/30-amp-125250-volt-l14-30-4-prong-4-wire-transfer-switchgenerator-extension-cord-and-30a-generator-inlet/
2nd thing is of course the generator. It was a tough call trying to juggle cost vs power size. In the end I realized I had the money and we're only talking about $200 difference. I went with the bigger Generac generator, 7500watts. I may not be able to power my central AC with it but with this size I'll be able to have 2 window AC unit going and still have hot water.
https://www.powerequipmentdirect.com/Generac-5943/p5508.html
This has also given me the idea to build a shed off the side of my house to store it as well as some things out of my garage. I love a good project like this.
Something like this.
I'm not going to be caught off guard again. Me and my family will be very comfortable if we ever lose power again.
Question........... At what point are you considered a "Prepper" LOL