re: Using portable AC units during long power outages (Laura experiences?)

I would go the portable AC route. I have a Troybilt 9000W generator that will run my entire house except central AC. I have three window units that I place in the house. I bought this set up after having nothing during a week long power outage after Gustav. I haven't had to use it since purchasing. But the window units have come in handy a couple of times in the summer when my central AC goes down on a Sunday and we have to wait until Monday for the HVAC guy.