[blam]

"Would it be useful to have a portable generator you could wheel over to the local gas station, hook up to the fuse box, and get the pumps running? "

You must turn off the breakers so that you do not 'stream' electricity back down the electricity lines. During power outtages during hurricanes, some people in this area make that mistake.

I have a generator and 110 gallons of gasoline on hand all the time.

[P.O.E.]

Thanks!