Storm Coming? Make Some Ice.
Maybe I missed it here, but since I don't remember ever reading it in the Forums, one preparation you can take when a storm is predicted is to place containers of water in any empty spaces you have in your freezers or refrigerators. Make sure to leave some room for circulation when the freezer's still running.
If you have enough time, you can also place frozen soda bottles or milk jugs with ice in your fridge as well. Empty space warms up very quickly.
By filling the gaps in your freezer and refrigerator with ice, you will keep food frozen or cold much longer if the power goes out. Even if you use a generator, the fridge/freezer won't use as much electricity if the temperature stays down.
