Lessons learned from taking a direct hit by a Cat 5 Hurricane- ground zero, USVI

[Malcolm McLeod]

... - consider a propane or dual fuel generator over gas or diesel.

Glad you are well and adapting.

If buying a back-up generator for mainland use, I'd strongly suggest natural gas fueled (if available). The lines are always buried and more importantly, there may be residual pressure in the delivery lines for 3-4 weeks. Even if the 'local' compressor station is knocked offline, remote stations can still push fuel to end-users.

I'm not aware of current natural gas availability in PR. I know there is a LNG receiving terminal/re-gasification plant in PR and they have a NG delivery grid (no idea of extent). I think there was a plan to extend this grid (pipeline) to VI, but obviously, if not already in place, it won't help current situation.