More information on the Portland, OR storm and emergency kits

Nearly 100,000 people left without power in Portland metro area during wind storm | KATU

The article in the link contains a list of emergency supplies that everyone should have on hand in the event of a winter power outage. I would suggest keeping an emergency kit like this in the trunk of your car if you're a driver, also. Even a light coating of snow/ice on a roadway can cause a car to slide off, and being stranded in freezing temperatures is risky, even in the modern age where cell phones make it easier to call for help. Road conditions can get worse in the time it takes emergency services to respond, so a kit could at the very least help you be more safe and comfortable while you wait for help.