Hurricane Tips: (I don't mean the normal lists you can find anywhere)
WATER AND REFRIGERATION
Get a case of bottled water. Before the storm, freeze the bottles. While the storm hits (before you lose power), be ready. The moment you lose power, condense your fridge items and pack the frozen bottles all around what you want to keep cold, fill every nook and cranny you can. - Then, try and limit going into the fridge to once or twice per day, quickly, and only when preparing a meal.
Fill tubs and sinks while you still can, in the early part of the storm. If you have buckets or tubs (or storage bins), these work too. Empty garbage cans, etc. (remember, you need water for washing, flushing toilets (if septic and losing power), etc. that you may not have after the storm).
Have a cooler, with ice ready, to keep drinks cold after the power goes. It's better than constantly opening your fridge and risking those foods, for a cold drink.
POWER
A generator is great, but also expensive. However, one item that is just stupid not to have....a solar powered cell phone charger. $25 online, and believe me, when you don't have power for days, this thing will be a GODSEND. Get a few of them, really. I can't stress this enough. Your cell phone is your source for news, your way to keep in touch with loved ones, your flashlight, and so many other things. You should ALWAYS have batteries stocked, so you never have to do the last minute rush to the store. (and get good, brand batteries, the cheap ones just aren't worth it. Duracell or Energizer).
INFO
Keep some important info on your phone, insurance info, account info, all kinds of things. Encode it if you want, but have it handy and portable.
GAMES & DIVERSIONS
Have something to do for hours when you have no power, can't go to work, etc. Boardgames, card games, whatever. Books to read.
LIGHT
Just going to tell you what works best for me. I have decorative, but FUNCTIONAL (and safe) candle sconces ALL OVER the house. And I keep spare candles for all well in stock. If we lose power, the FIRST thing I do, is use my cell phone flashlight, to then go around and see to light all of my candle sconces in rooms where we can't see in the daytime well.
This lets us move around the house just fine, safely, and without having to carry a flashlight. We also have battery operated standing lanterns, that provide more light to cook, read, play games, etc. And yes, while we have flashlights too, we rarely need to use them. We also have oil lamps, but to be honest, I rarely use them at all over the candles.
In a long term power outage, we simply don't need light too much, because when it's dark, we go to bed. What's the point otherwise?
PETS
Folks, be sure you're always stocked up for at least an extra week if you have pets. They depend on you, and that doesn't change after a storm. Be sure to have easy open cans, or a non-electric can opener, etc. Remember to include your pets when considering your water supply! They need to drink too!
OVERALL
Stay calm. It will pass. It may be days, etc., but after a storm, people will come together to help.
Probably the best comfort is just reaching out to your loved ones, letting them know you are safe, and learning they are too.