Confirmations and failures: event still ongoing.

-FRS radios are insufficient for communication within community. Not enough HAM operators to make use of locally. Boosted CBs seem the likely solution for my situation. 

-my supply of gas/propane was indeed not as ridiculous as I was teased about prior to this event. 😜

-more chainsaws. more chains.

-dual fuel lanterns/stoves are invaluable. 

-battery banks were insufficient. 

-food stores/resources on hand were more than adequate. 

-security and vehicle access seems adequate. Luckily not fully tested, but vigilant. 

-water redundancy was crucial. Lost a well head at the onset. Open well and water storage proved necessary. 

-additional generators needed. Had one fail almost immediately. 

 This kind of report is invaluable for those not sure if they are doing enough for themselves and their family. Specifically what needs more than a cursory supply or redundancy. 

 Losing the bored well really could have been a big set back if water storage and a second open well hadn’t been available. Farms/households just can’t cope without water. A creek was our final fall back option and luckily not needed. 

 About how much gas/propane does one need to get teased? 

 It wouldn’t be as teasable, if I used a single storage option, but I lean towards portability in case travel is necessary. Several 100lb portable propane tanks and six 5 gallon containers for both non-ethanol and diesel. 

 Sounds pretty reasonable - I might need to pick up a few 100lb propane tanks as I only keep the 20lbers. 

 Check out the flame king hog. Super solid. 

 And yeah.. more than reasonable. It was definitely the multiple container approach that drew the ribbing. I’d change nothing.