by Myron Z. Aikisky It is always a good philosophy to be prepared, especially when it pertains to home and family. For sudden power outages, a generator in the home ensures a backup supply of electricity during times when the public utility system is not able to serve its function. This might be in periods of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods. A generator can then light a home, provide power for refrigeration, cooking, heating water, and also power some or all applia