I live in the Northeast (Southern MA) and have we have occasional storm related power outages that have lasted up to five days but most are a day or less. A "day or less" when the temp is near zero outside is significant so we bought a generator around five years ago. Not a major expense (here) and WELL worth the price. Works great.

If I owned a home in a location that is as bad with power stability as you describe I would have that genny ready to go at all times. Condo ownership is different and not a consideration

Edit: sorry..posted before seeing RC's post and meant it as a reply to Sasasal.

Last edited by boucharda; 01/22/2018 08:41 AM.