Well with all of the threats of flooding and potential loss of power, I figured someone had to have come up with a quick and dirty way to generate power with just a few "household" items. And with the amazing power of the internet, I was able to find someone who did
Here's the link:
http://theepicenter.com/tow082099.html
Easy enough for anyone to build, and it will do in a pinch.
Enjoy.
Robert