Storm question (probably dumb)

heatherchelle

I feel like an idiot, but I haven't had to deal with a loss of power for a significant period of time since I was a kid.

What do I need to do to prepare, and what do I do if we are without electricity?  We don't have a generator.  We have a gas furnace and water heater, but I think the furnace needs electricity for the fan to run, correct?  All other appliances are electric.  I mean, we have plenty of food and the laundry is all done.  DH is stopping to pick up pet food on his way home. We have a couple of flash lights and a lot of candles.  Is ther anything else we should buy to prepare? Maybe a portable heater of some sort?