The stoves fit easily on a shelf. It will give two to three days of steady cutting before the chain has to be replaced. Tents can be sweaty little enclosures even in the evening, but they can provide basic housing in a jam. The more people in a tent, the less comfortable they become. Consider buying more than one large tent so you can use one for simple storage and the other for sleeping.
More expensive models run on batteries and flush.
Tarps or plastic sheeting such as Visquene can be handy for covering a hole in the roof or draping over valuables exposed by a storm. A roll of tar paper with a self-adhesive strip can be used for temporary roof repairs. But it can be difficult for novices to use. A couple of bicycles are not only healthy, but may prove to the best or safest mode of travel, after the storms have passed.