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> source ethanol-free gas, rotate gas supplies,
Convert your generator to run on propane. In my experience, propane tends to be more available during natural disaster power outages than gasoline. And it's way less messy. But make sure you have a sufficient number of tanks in advance. Those tend to disappear when there's an outage.
> practice running extension cords to everything so I'm not confused in the dark.
Have an electrician install an inlet outside your house along with a transfer switch:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reliance-Controls-10-Circuit-30-...
Instead of the transfer switch, your may also (depending upon your local code) be able to go with a simple lock out device in your panel like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Generator-Interlock-Kit-Breaker-Panel...