We were without electricity for 4 days last summer when our neighborhood had extensive tree damage from a storm. It was a real eyeopener to see how we are reliant on electricity for our basic necessities...
water, lights, air conditioning, (FREE REPUBLIC). Thankfully the power came back on before the freezer defrosted. It would be prudent to stock up for emergencies.
Indeed. Gotta have a plan in place and supplies to hold out. Wouldn't hurt to have something on hand to barter with either.