In our coastal North Carolina community, it wasn't the hurricane that took our our power it was the massive flooding in the area. Those that weren't flooded found out fast that even their Generacs didn't work. The gas company just turned off the gas to everyone. Not to mention that those that did have a Generac and got flooded lost them to the flood waters.
Now we know even Mountain areas can flood and they actually lose their homes. At least mine could be salvaged even if it cost a bit to replace everything and rebuild the first floor.
I have an outlet outside for a portable gas powered one, but doubt we will ever be able to use it. I live to close to a river that had a thousand year flood after we survived Hurricane Flo winds. The flood hit us three day later. Seems like those hundred year ones (don't affect me) are happening more often.
Not to be a party pooper but it will take place unless the deep state can stop it or delay it somehow.