Long lines, long wait for power after ice storm
CADIZ, Ky. - Hundreds of thousands of ice storm victims hunkered down in frigid homes and shelters Thursday, expecting to spend at least a week without power and waiting in long lines to buy generators, firewood, groceries and bottled water. Utility companies in Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Arkansas and West Virginia warned that many of the estimated 1.3 million homes and businesses left without electricity wouldn't have power back before Saturday at the earliest, and at worst, as late as mid-February.
Ice Storms:
Brings freezing rain that forms a heavy coat of ice on roads, power lines and everything it comes in contact with.
Prepare for a power outage:
1. Flashlight for each family member, with fresh batteries.
2. Oil lamps or lanterns with extra wicks and plenty of fuel.
3. Emergency radio - Battery operated with fresh batteries.
4. Medication - A 14 day supply would be ideal.
5. Blankets and sleeping bags - enough for family members to sleep together in a warmed room.
6. Camp stove for cooking with plenty of fuel.
7. Emergency heat - Kerosene heaters are a good choice, have plenty of fuel.
8. Stick matches - don't count on lighters.
9. Extra fully charged cell phone batteries.
10. First aid kit
11. Food and Water - 2 week supply is ideal -this should include:
.. A. Baby food and formula.
.. B. Water - 3 gallons per person per day.
.. C. Food - Non perishable
Consider this:

CPSC Warns of Dangers After a Hurricane or Power Outage Hits
 Carbon Monoxide from Portable Generators Can Kill You in Minutes

During Hurricane Preparedness Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to safeguard their families when using a portable generator. If your power is out due to a hurricane, or for any reason, operating your generator safely can mean the difference between life and death. The exhaust from generators contains poisonous carbon monoxide, an odorless, invisible killer. "The amount of carbon monoxide from one generator is equivalent to hundreds of idling cars," said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton.