Could you survive a winter power outage? Not without these! | Ice storm | Dark winter 2023

[@josupermom2042]

Longest power outage that I can remember for me was when I was about 11 years old, the powder was out for 2 weeks we lived in the country in Colorado. We put blankets up over the doorways and the windows and made a blanket fort in the kitchen we had a gas stove at the time so we put a flower pot over one of the burners and keep it on for heat. We were able to cook food on the stove and in the oven and there was so much snow that we brought some in and packed our fridge and freezer with it to keep everything cold. 🥶

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Would that be the Christmas blizzard in late 70s???

[@monicamayer977]

Hum

[@T6706K]

I remember this. I grew up in Colorado.

[@josupermom2042]

no this was in the 80s@@coloradopackratprepper

[@clairebeane3455]

I’m in Oregon and I remember the storms of the 70’s and 90’s. And we just experienced another ice storm that took out the majority of the power, & phone lines in the city I live in. I was trapped in Portland for work, but had a safe space to be while we waited for the thaw and clean up. While my house in Eugene was more than ready, we never lost power, but the friends with whom I stayed at the beginning of the freeze were not prepared in the slightest. It was very frustrating. I had some other friends who “weathered” the storm and took me to their place where they have a huge generator and were generally better prepared. My place of employment had burst water pipes and a flood throughout the entirety of the building. No preparedness whatsoever. 😒 So I couldn’t work. My best friend, in Springfield had a tree fall on her house. She’s okay because we (our friends group) were able to extricate her from the situation, but the house in which I spent the entirety of the pandemic, lost all power two weeks ago tomorrow and will be without power for approximately two more weeks. I am glad that they have a wood stove and mostly gas powered everything else, but I still worry for the current residents. I am hoping they had the wherewithal to properly prepare.

[@lpmoron6258]

You really put time into your planning of these videos! You cover a lot of territory. Thank you for all that you do!

[@KimsKluckers]

Don't ever forget what the unfortunate people of Texas had to endure. Over 700 people lost their lives in that ice storm. DONT BE CAUGHT OVER GUARD, PREPARE TODAY!

[@gooddaysunshine7025]

246?

[@myavabuchanan8611]

Can’t be over 700 All I know was 2.

[@muddyshoesgardener]

There’s nothing as unpleasant as being uncomfortably cold.

[@richardelliott9511]

For me, too hot is worse.

[@SusanHarrell530]

@@richardelliott9511 Too hot is So Much worse!

[@starboard6372]

TOTALLY agree....Grew up in South FL....live on the coast of Maine in Hancock Country now....I'll take the scary cold over the TORMENT of heat and humidity any day....@@richardelliott9511

[@cynthiaengel568]

Not if you’re hypothyroid! 🥶

[@truthseeker6338]

In Houston we see 118 degree Heat it's horrible with out AC

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Thank you for this information! I live in a warmer area that you do, Jara. We still get freezing temps but no snow. I prepped for cold and heat, some of your items I may add to my preps. Great video! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!🎉🥳🎂💖🥰

[@lmarie3834]

Our electricity went out for 4 days in the middle of winter. My daughter had a tropical pet. We kept it alive using hand warmers stuffed under the tank and wrapped the tank in a sleeping bag leaving part open for air. It worked.

[@happilysmpl]

Good ! Was it a Tropical fish ? ❤❤ These little pets take our heart away 😊 I live in the tropics and still lost some new born guppy babies to winter cold temps.

[@lmarie3834]

@@happilysmpl, no. It was a giant, black African millipede that my daughter rescue and named Rupert. Lol

[@johnspruit7296]

A surprisingly comprehensive collection of GOOD information in one video. ALL North American citizens should be prepared for a 7 day blackout in the coldest conditions . Do some research and think about what you already have and what you might need to purchase . Often you can improvise and not have to spend a lot . MENTAL PREPAREDNESS is the key ! Canada .

[@wickedprepared]

Thank you for watching!

[@miessy9633]

Great channel, always so thorough and well presented! ❤

[@Curious-Lass]

My son got me a Milwaukee heated jacket for Christmas. Love it!! Simply charge it and the heat keeps you warm for hours!! I also have an Ecoflow Generator which I love because it charges fast!! So, if we hear of a storm we plug it in and get a full charge in an hour!! Which is exactly what we did when we heard a snow squall was rolling in. It charged quick and just in time before our electricity went out for about 8-10 hours. So glad we had that generator!!

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Ive had a couple 7° days already with 14" of snow. I got a wearable hoodie sherpa lined blanket to walk around in. Stayed toasty warm!!!!.

[@Lovethemcatz]

I have a lot of quilts and fleece blankets. Sews I sew a 4 inch casing on one side of them (like the top of a curtain) using a long stitch so it can be removed later if desired Use inexpensive tension rods in the casings and hang them inside your window frame. You don’t need to nail or screw hardware to the wall- just adjust the tension rod so it will stay up. The curtains-quilts will be gathered and are amazing at keeping out the cold. I also make “draft dodgers” from old fleece blankets. Cut a strip of fleece 8” x the width of the door. Sew a 1 inch seam all around -leaving one end open. Turn the piece and add about 5 cups of pea gravel or large beans. Sew the end shut. Spread the beans or gravel evenly and lay these at the base of interior doors if adjoining rooms are not heated. Use them at base of exterior doors or at base of drafty windows. Best of luck and stay warm everybody!😊

[@deniseolczak2519]

The best way to stay warm is to have a working wood stove and wood supply. Also helps to have an energy efficient house. We heat strictly with wood and sunshine. I like my house in the 70’s. Still connected to the grid but run primarily off solar panels in a very northern climate. I also do a fair amount of cooking on our wood stove. We use 2-3 chords of wood per winter, cut from our property. It’s all on the planning and the execution of the plan. Time to get real busy folks.

[@jerrilynball5143]

Storm of '98 was worst storm I've ever seen in my 71yrs here!! Born and raised in Bangor, don't remember losing power very often. 🤔 Moved out in '73 to Blue Hill area till '80. Always had wood stoves. Then went to N. Penobscot for 26yrs. Lost power in '98 for 2 wks. Luckily, had 2 wood stoves,1 being a cook stove. Had plenty wood bc we "sold" it. Had 7 kerosene lanterns and plenty of candles. Using ice auger got water from pond. Had sm gas generator only used periodically for fridge/chest freezer. So, thankfully, we had it pretty good! I moved in '08 to Ellsworth area. Bought new mobile home w/fireplace and gas stove with pilots so I could still cook. 15 mos ago, my son helped me buy $6,400 Generac. It kicked in the Fri morn before X-mas but quit 9:30 at night! 😳 Got it going then X-mas day quits completely! The Co. couldn't do anything bc of holidays. I was not a happy camper! 😠 Fortunately, had the fireplace! Also, been prepping, had food and 30gals water. Power back on 8:30pm Mon. Had to order new motor for brand new unit? 🙄 Wasn't fixed till 1/11! The main reason I got it was so life would be easier for me, at my age. 1st time I really needed it it breaks down!!! Smh. Hopefully, won't have a problem anytime soon. Sorry, went on so but just wanted to share my experiences. Love your videos. Excellent info! Hoping you and yours have a wonderful New Year! 🎉🎉

[@daleval2182]

Maine has an advantage, Quebec hydro provides to your state, it's one of the only truly Hardened Grid systems in North America, would survive a CME, from sun or weapons

[@jessiec1194]

We bought a generac way back in ‘95. Every time we went to use it it died, and they replaced the motor for free but meanwhile no power. The third time we left the generac at the repair place and bought a Honda, which was quieter, used less gas and easy for me to pull start.

[@gregmoessner3104]

Well done generac!

[@jasonstarr6419]

We survived "Snowmageddon" in South Texas in 2021. with the Texas grid unable to handle the statewide snow and freezing temps, we were without power for the better part of a week. It would have been longer except we were actually scheduled to close on our "new home" on Tuesday of that week, but due to the weather affecting companies around the country, we ended up not closing for another two weeks. Fortunately we were able to move by renting the new home for a week. Good news was that we had a fireplace, a stock of wood out back, and plenty of warm clothes and blankets. A standard fireplace is not a good source of heat when compared to a rocket mass heater bench (which is on my list for the new house, but with our typical short winters, it's a ways down the list. Anyway, our major focus for now (two years later) from a home remodeling perspective is a good basement prepper pantry. Right now, it's what the previous owner called a "pool house" because it's near the pool - 12x24 and pretty well stocked. Anyway, love your channel, watch as many vids as I can. Keep up the good work, and God Bless!!

[@stephanies6740]

Same here

[@AJCsr]

You should have just flown to Cancun with the Ted Cruz family !

[@colleenwhiteowl3895]

In 2021 in Texas, I literally was what the Doctor told me when I was coherent, that I was about 35-40 minutes from freezing to death. Thankfully my neighbor checked on me. See I was 5 days without running water and 4 1/2 days without electricity. See without power the electric igniter won't light heater. It didn't matter because I was out of propane. I'm a disabled widow with no children and no living family. So I live on a small check once a month, so I really can't afford to live in a regular place. I was scared, I thought me and my mobility dog was going to die in my rv. Last thing I remember was seeing that it was -17 inside and I looked up and asked God to take me fast, because both hands were numb and both feet were numb. And then I woke up in hospital, my neighbor let her stay with them. They were without electricity but they had gas heat. I tried to go to heating station they opened the day before but they wouldn't let me bring my mobility dog,and I wasn't about to leave her I need her. She is like my child. I am facing a artic front starting today but Thankfully God made a way for me getting a Champion Rv Ready generator.

[@davidmangen1912]

How did you survive the current chill?

[@bakinglady1009]

Wow...never thought of the bubble wrap idea! Very wise! Again, great information! We do have heated vests for motorcycle riding and they are great and my husband had a heated jacket that he wears to and from work. Love them. I got my daughter heated gloves for Christmas as she skis a lot. Thanks Jara. Waiting for your freeze dryer videos!! Take care.

[@JaneDough23]

I'm going to put bubble wrap on some windows soon, just to keep closed off rooms warmer.

[@bakinglady1009]

@@JaneDough23 Probably a good idea. I lived in a condo in the 90's....wind would come right through those windows in winter....wish I had known about bubble wrap then!

[@nancyspringston8547]

Absolutely good to practice with what we have before it is needed.

[@carmichael2359]

🥶 Hi! Thanks for your video!! ❤ I'm widowed and live alone in Ohio. I'm on a VERY tight budget, and I have seen a LOT of "alternative" or "creative ways to warm a micro area (using Crisco, tealights+plant pot+dryer U-joint). But I'm wondering about the most economical (AND SAFE!) way to cook indoors. Is a camping stove with a propane tank safe? And again, what type of adaptive hose do we need? Thanks again! 🥶

[@cynthiaengel568]

Ditto from Nebraska!

[@ukulele-covergirl]

I know people do. I won't use it indoors. Put on a jacket for a couple of minutes and cook out the front door. You'll survive a few minutes of cold to heat and eat. Not worth the risk to me. ✌️♥️ ~ 🌺

[@jillhull8546]

We just went through an Ice Storm in Oregon. We thought we were prepared, but we weren’t. Wish We would of saw your site and listened to this, it would of been so helpful. Thank you so much!!❤

[@miranduri]

Thanks for not forgetting pets.

[@wickedprepared]

We love our pets! 🥰

[@billiebrown5162]

Wow! I kearned sooo much from you; things that never occurred to me at all. Great job, girl!!!

[@ladybee43]

Space blankets should be helpful.

[@taylorgontkovic4543]

I ve lived in 2 farmhouses, that I used 1), kerosene heaters/ wood heat.2) all kerosene heaters so heat no problems..When we'd ( single mom) lose electric I cooked on a charcoal grill..Heated water,soups, broth on either kerosene heaters, or when the other house with wood stove, cooked on it.. Warm as a bug in a rug, & feed..Pets were also Happy n warm..Thanks for all u do..There is always a newby... PS..If you know u have approaching storms, wash all you laundry/ clean your home, get all preps into one room, so you're not looking / or gathering after the fact, also ( least I did, let the kids help with their rooms,in getting their prep items out.( each had a tote) they gotta start to learn, I did all of this prior to the internet UTUBERS, telling/ showing u..THE INSTINCTS..(80s up).....🔥☔🌪❄🌬..❤🌹

[@terrymoore565]

We have wood stoves and more than enough wood..blankets..clothes, boots etc always on board, feather comforters here in Alaska..

[@mariocardenas4226]

Lol! Live in an 800 sq ft condo, this sq footage also includes the washer/dryer area & tiny outdoor storage area, no garage. In Texas we do not have basements so just count us out on surviving anything very major because there just isn't that much space to store all this stuff.

[@catherinehanilton8204]

You have great ideas! Thank you so much!❤

[@twinfin8571]

Have you made the video about emergency heat with toilet paper and rubbing alcohol? I can’t find it. Your videos are very informative and as a 76yr old female living alone, I’m trying to have many different sources of heat available to me. Thanks. I enjoy all your prepping videos and have learned a lot. Thanks again

[@davidmangen1912]

If you use any fossil fuel in the home living area, denatured alcohol is the best choice and healthiest.

[@missperfect2657]

I've survived a cold winter with no electricity. It was tough but I made it

[@laynalocascio8502]

What did you do? Our house is big. The fireplace works well, but I’m trying to think of what all to do. I’ve thought of kerosene but someone says it uses up fuel quickly.

[@heatherpage2237]

​@@laynalocascio8502.Set up a tent f. Set Tent indoors for sleeping

[@sharoncontini3284]

It was tough, but you were tougher!

[@missperfect2657]

I wore a lot of layers,socks,scarves. Put every blanket I had on the bed. After 9 mos without power someone gave me a kerosene heater for the next winter. It helped but they can be dangerous ,smokey and smelly not to mention expensive to use.

[@sharoncontini3284]

When using a kerosene heater always use a fire and carbon monoxide detector. The local fire house probably has them.

[@davidgarland949]

🥶I am from Massachusetts and have had several ice storms as you have. I bought a generator because my mother had an oxygen generator and she frequently lost power.

[@myavabuchanan8611]

🙏🙏🙏

[@markj284]

I have been wood heat dependent using my wood stove for over 30 years now. Best investment of my life. These are good tips for prepardnes. EMP is my biggest fear. If you think about the nature of no power for 2 years, you come up with all kinds of what-if scenarios most not good. I am currently looking into a diesel heater, and or minisplit that runs off of solar only.

[@lukequigley121]

2 wood stoves and 9 cord stacked.."2 seasons in Me. and N.H. , Winta and preparin for winta" - Bob Marley.. Hey Jara and Rob..

[@lindamannix1247]

Asthmatics can't burn wood ! Or a kerosene heater !

[@nancyspringston8547]

Fortunately, we have most of everything you have suggested….except we use solar and canned heat and the fireplace with wood….and are picking up heated outer ware.

[@stevehartman1730]

I found a used x cond emergency generator by Generac at tractor supply. I told a late friend who was a tite wad but he said local electric co gets it going n 2 hours. In 3 wks we had 2 wks sub zero temps. He coulda kept everything going n not have to go to his sis. When he returned pipes burst.wood damage by water 2 full sized freezers n fridge all packed with meat all ruined thousands of dollars damage n his home insurance wouldn't cover food . Penny wise n pound foolish.

[@EllaKlein-e8h]

I have a NOAA Emergency radio that charges small items. It has hand crank-solar- batteries and rechargeable batteries options. I was able to use its hand crank to charge up hand warmers, USB small devices like laptop lights and my smartwatch without using the Radios battery. During the 2021 Polar Vortex a tree Fell on the neighbors house and pulled down power lines with it. The power was out in some places for over a week. Wearing 2 hats, 2 pair of socks, fleece scarf, and gloves wool blankets, wool socks and a Balaclava, to sleep in very important. I learned the hard way to never have wet hair in cold conditions.Just don't wash your hair unless you have heat in your home. Know the signs of Hypothermia, and how to treat it.

[@mariac2472]

🥶🥶🥶 I listened to the whole thing and I want to thank you so much for all this great information! Especially for putting the links for all the products. Thank you very much

[@evettebrown5877]

Longest outage was the blizard of 1996 i think it was 5 or 6 foot of snow over 2 days. I grew up with my grandparents who lived through the great depression so they were always prepared. So we had a bit of an advantage. Gas stove, Kerosene heaters, canned and dehydrated food, water storage and lots of candles. We did a couple things she mentioned. Two beds in the living room hung blankets in front of all doorways and all but 1 window for ventilation. Make it fun if you have kids. Break out a pack of cards or a board game and play by candlelight. When my grandparents were kids there was no indoor electricity and we are from where the Appalachian mountains go through PA just last year around Christmas it was -14 wind chill. Just dont panic dress in layers, at least keep a couple cased of water in a closet.

[@larryohagan3322]

You can live about 3 days without water average 6-8 weeks without food but just hours without heat.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

I lived (almost died) 6 weeks without food. What a horrible shock when I saw myself for the first time. I didn't recognize myself. ~ 🌺

[@lisalee2885]

At the least lots of candles...they do heat

[@LuxeSuy]

Watching this from from Houston, TX 😊 Loved how informative this is!

[@sherrywoodrum7577]

🥶Great video. The heated gloves, vests, socks, etc. are great, but have extra batteries or a way to charge them (solar is good). Had not seen the candle lanterns--good idea. Thanks!

[@ukulele-covergirl]

🥶 Fantastic Video. You talk really fast (like me 😊). 23 minutes of real useful/valuable information. I've survived my share of heat loss, so I moved south. We didn't have the wonderful products available today and there was no Amazon to shop for such things. You covered everything I could think of. The right clothing is the most basic/important foundation. I still dress in layers when we have our mild cold snap. If you don't have solar panels, you can charge your power station off your vehicle if necessary. I use mine to keep cool. Lol If I still lived up north, I'd invest in solar and a wood stove. Got to have solar in case you can't get wood or if it gets stolen! It's happens! Stay warm! ~ 🌺

[@PreppingAngel]

We have one of those kerosene heaters. One tank on low lasts 8 hours. We did have to turn it on and off for an 1865sq ft house. It got so warm in the house it was roasting us. It also burns through a LOT of kerosene so have multiple large fuel cans. 1-10 gallon fuel can will only last about 24 hours so the coat is HUGE. We now have a large propane heater that is hooked to a 300 gallon tank so it lasts forever. (months and much cheaper to operate than kerosene.) We do have a wood stove but when the previous owner roofed the house they knocked the top of the chimney off so we have to repair that before we install it. It kills me because every home I have ever lived in has had a wood stove and I miss it so much. We can't do it ourselves because of insurance and the age of the house. It was built in 1936

[@laynalocascio8502]

How would you recommend heating the indoors with your 300 gallon propane heater if there is a power outage? We’re trying to figure out something for my brothers farmhouse.

[@olmcmonnie7445]

There's a Mr Heater Buddy Flex that's bigger than the Big Buddy. Although I don't live in the areas effected by the big freeze of 2021, I suffered. My central ac/heat went out. I used my Big Buddy Heater, but ran out of propane. I couldn't find ANY propane within 100 miles of me for weeks. I have since bought 4 officially refillable 16 oz bottles, a couple of BBQ grill sized tanks, and an adapter to refill. I stayed warm by wearing thermal underwear under and a knee length blanket hoodie over my clothes. Mukluk socks kept my feet warm. I put insulating film on my windows, then hung clear shower curtain liners under my thermal curtains. Opened curtains when the sun was out and closed when it wasn't. Put rolled up blankets at the bottom of exterior doors and blocked all heating vents with cardboard.

[@gregsmithcpf]

Another great video. It doesn't usually get as cold here in S TX as in Maine, but cold is cold.🥶

[@ukulele-covergirl]

I hear ya! 53° this morning! 🤣 I just don't like it. ✌️♥️ ~ 🌺

[@91210paige]

Great Video Mrs. Wicked Prepared! I knew someone who used the Kerosene because they had all electric heating and while it did warm I found it was dirty.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

Lots of house fires are caused by kerosene heaters. ~ 🌺

[@daleval2182]

I live in Canada, I'm a prepper for 40 years, I have strong instincts and lack of government trust, I now see why, I dread it , but at least we will be warm and eat and protect if these fools do what I think. Let's hope rational strong minds win out in the end , I have every option in store, and live on forest land

[@ukulele-covergirl]

Very smart. I'm just sorry that you've had to spend 40 years of government mental anguish. It's no picnic in the U S. either. I just refuse to fall into the fear trap. That's exactly what they want. Scramble, Scramble. The Pandemic proved that. Pure Manufactured Government B S. Stay safe. I'm sure your guns are loaded too. Guns are just little toys to the Big Boys. Take a number. When it's your time, it's Your Time. ✌️♥️ ~ 🌺

[@tjf1531]

I have the heated jacket and gloves, well worth the money

[@lindawaxman570]

Large heating pads for warmth. If you have a jackery type product. Good video

[@wickedprepared]

Great tip!

[@kathygodfrey156]

No ice emogie, but watched til the end. Thank you for the helpful info.

[@stevehartman1730]

A tent on living roon

[@toml.8210]

One of the most important things is to not be over-confident about your abilities of your supplies. Don't be a manly-man and think you can just bear it! Hypothermia occurs even in the summer, so getting more-than-chilled just shows you are "stoopid."

[@tenij000]

tent in house is good plan use to save on heating cost

[@nobodi2840]

Thank you for your time and hard work. Any prepping advice is welcome.

[@Sup3rcalifragilistic]

I was just watching a you tube channel where a couple with a baby was ill prepared for a winter storm. They hadn’t stockpiled anything .

[@shirleymorgan9254]

We where out of power for a week . Thank God it wasn’t winter, but we had no air conditioning. It wasn’t that bad just no way to cook, so we used our grill. We ate lots of meat cause if we didn’t our meat would just spoil. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

Yep. I live in Hurricane Zone now. We prepare the same as up north. We still need energy sources. I had my share of snow storm lockdowns. I'm tiny. I like the heat. I find ways to cool down much easier than shaking my bones. ✌️♥️ ~ 🌺

[@bettyhill7758]

Extended power outage during hurricane Laura. Very humid and hot. Louisisians.

[@vickilindberg6336]

Once again - It's easier to prepare if you Own your home. For those if us who rent, esp in a multi unit bldg, other options, requiring minimal ventilation, are needed. Also, hot weather outages can be dangerous too.

[@zombiemom5088]

That ice storm hit Al the way down the coast … even Virginia had major long term power outages with that storm … we live rural so any storm leaves us without power for weeks at a time … low population density so no one cares about getting it area restored …

[@clarkl4177]

JUST set up my AIR MATTRESS for my microclimate😮 oops

[@robertberry3394]

73 years of life is my experience. I use low sulfur diesel in everything and have been experimenting with waste oil burns. I really did not mean to offend. I enjoy the content and have learned some prep things. I wish you the best. All who read this comment, take old fart info with a grain of salt ( old fart being me).

[@toml.8210]

Your lucy you dfidn't experience the winter of 1978. We had 4 feet of snow in 3 days!

[@wendykipple2385]

Thank you for all this viable information. The longest power outage was 9 days and not prepared. My dog and I went to my bedroom and every blanket and quilt and layered clothing and my dog got into bed we lasted three days freezing 🥶 cold. We left my home and made our way to my daughter's house for warmth.🥶

[@loomis19]

🥶🥶🥶

[@introvertincognito4518]

Its very sad that ALL Americans have to worry about this now because of what the Democrat Party has allowed to happen at the border.

[@3004music]

This is the best video I have seen for surviving the cold. Excellent

[@jamesdude4220]

wife and i hiked AT was in Carolina when this 98 ice storm hit took shelter in a church basements

[@Revolver1701]

Our gas stove has an electric igniter for the burners on the stovetop. When the power is out the igniter doesn’t work so I turn the gas on for the burner and light it with a match. I’ve done it for years. Key thing is to have matches.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

Gas scares me. I remember I singed my eyelashes once lighting my oven. Never again. 🤣✌️♥️ ~ 🌺

[@lisalee2885]

I've used the matches to light my gas burners too! It's great to share that tip as so many don't know 👍

[@Revolver1701]

@@lisalee2885 thanks and yes. I remember when the only “igniters” were matches. 🤣

[@davidunderdown9247]

Drinking water will freeze 1 gallon per person per day.

[@nancyspringston8547]

I have only experienced a couple of days….but the most recent was a 10 hour outage last May. Our power did come back on during the night. Before we went to bed we put our car out into the driveway and sat in it in our jammies for a hour and charged up our phones, enjoyed the heated seats, the car’s wifi. We took warmed our bed with our electric blanket during that hour. So, went into the house, and went to bed all toasty warm from the car and into our warmed bed. We did turn the blanket off….and we did have our Siberian Husky, and our little 14 lb Bichon Frise with us….now we have added a darling cocker spaniel. They all like to lay up agains our bodies and certainly do provide some good warm insulation. LOL. Really the best thing is to use canned heat ontop of our glass top stove, under an oven rack supported by 4 large cans from the pantry. We can nicely boil water, heat canned foods, made grandkids Kraft mac and cheese. Can fry or scramble eggs, make pancakes, even fry hash browns or O’Brien potatoes, etc. Having the ability for hot beverages and to make coffee in our French Press makes a huge difference. Nice to hold a hot mug and sip hot coffee, tea(a good supply of tea bags and loose tea ), cocoa (we keep plenty of mix ready to go…store bought or homemade in Tupperware. We also have a nice greenhouse and if the sun is shining it gets quite nice in there….about 30 degrees above the temperature outside. So, can take comfy yard chairs in there and our electronics if the house does not warm up sufficiently. One thing I want to purchase is a composting toilet and maybe 2-3 more Vesta heaters. We live at 8,600 ft altitude in the Rock Mountains so we are somewhat prepared for cold with nice warm clothing….but have not been in our home that got colder than 50 degrees…..which is pretty chilly for we seniors who do like a nice warm 75 degrees when it is snowing and single digit temperatures outside. So, not certain how we would do for very long if our home got colder than that.

[@conniewach7872]

Great tips!🥶

[@joankircher9433]

Great ideas!!! ❄️

[@kristinaviolette5081]

Hi, Lewiston here. During the ice storm of '98 we had just moved to Turner. I had lived all my life in the city. The first thing my mother-in-law asked me was if I had filled my bath tub. I had no idea why she was asking me such an odd question. I had no idea that we had no water when we have no electricity! We were without power for 13 days. I was TOTALLY UNPREPARED. It was very traumatic. I have never been unprepared again! Before the pandemic hit I had plenty of toilet paper, lots of Clorox wipes and even N95 masks! I'll never be caught unaware again 😊

[@StinzandL]

we have a standby generator. better than nothing.

[@theresad6990]

Great idea about having a battery operated thermometer! I've got most of my bases covered on the other items, but I hadn't thought of one of these. Even one of the regular non powered thermometers would be useful. Thanks for the tips!

[@matildagreene1744]

Great but there are some out there that don't have the $$ to get the gadgets..(the hand warmers are inexpensive, I agree) Especially in the coldest states in the U.S. where they just bussed some migrants..??? (New York and Chicago) Our kind people in the government...I would love to know the REAL connection w/ middle east and why this country has always sent billions to them..We do have our own oil..and there are other countries who also have an abundance of it....They seem to be such a priority. Maybe the core of the child porn rings ? I mean, they think marrying a 12 year old is ok.

[@irisjohnson2126]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@GIUL7301]

Wood stove cures all heat needs for me.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

Major Blizzard 1978 shut Hartford, Ct. Down! Loved it!!! ~ 🌺

[@rednhrailroad]

😮. I keep several umbrellas near the doors do that we don’t get wet and cold when going in and out frequently

[@wickedprepared]

That is a GREAT idea. We were just noticing we need to stock up on more Umbrellas because so many of ours have broken!

[@JaneDough23]

Blizzard of 93, totally unprepared. Had wood heater in a old big house with very little wood and house was very cold even with rooms closed off. Did not have power for 1 week no extra water but did have food. A nightmare. After that talked to people and got 2 wall propane heaters hooked to a outdoor tank that does not need power. We put food that needed to keep cold, especially drinks in back of truck.........now I am more prepared.

[@kerryhager1841]

Great overall run-through of items to consider and why. It can get overwhelming trying to figure out what you really need. This is my next area to prep better. Appreciated.

[@bobmcnelis3648]

Drove from Southern Connecticut to Bridgeton Maine, to deliver a generator to my former Brother in law. Freezers full of buck meat, no heat ice everywhere. 6 hour trip took 11 hours.

[@amywilson1046]

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[@joannelawrence414]

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[@mbcrandell7766]

I live about halfway off grid. I have several buddy heaters including the big one. I also use a kerosene heater. Because it can cold my fav is the kerosene heater. I build modified rocket stoves that can be used indoors without ventilation. I have a lot of candles and I have four hurricane lamps. We don’t use the front door in winter and that helps a lot. I have double sided aluminum insulation for both doors and enough to cover windows if need be. I am heat water or soup on the rocket stoves and I have several propane camping stoves. I can’t swing a solar generator but I do have several power packs, solar phone, tablet other small chargers. I also keep stuff in the car so if we have to evac we are pretty much ready. Lots of warm clothes, hand warmers hats & gloves. Easy to fix meals with the ingredients are at the ready as well. Thermos is always good.A thermostat is good to have as well

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

Are you getting this mini- ice storm right now (Sunday the 15th) too? Right here it's forecast for a total of .6-.7" of ice, 1-2" of sleet and mid 30's winds on the high end of everything through early Tuesday morning. It's not forecast to be anything like '98, but I'm expecting a mess.

[@tinadavis9796]

"Frozen". A previous house had a fireplace in den/ kitchen with doors in each doorway.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

Someone who knew how to design a house. 😊

[@ukulele-covergirl]

I get the "Frozen". Not every device has the same emojis. It irks me sometimes. I'm sharing mine today. You earned it. 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 ~ 🌺

[@sharonnm6799]

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[@MelsThoughts1]

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[@nancyspringston8547]

We have a California King bed, and three dogs! LOL. We also will keep gasoline enough to be able to run our car and enjoy the heated seats, the heater and the wifi if it is working in our world. We have several Vesta heaters, and we do have a fireplace. We have a tent and guess we could move furniture around and set it up in our livingroom which is where the fireplace is, and next to our kitchen/dining area. If sunny, we have lots of good solar heat through our floor to ceiling windows. We also have two solar power stations. And, we have thermals and just ordered battery heated socks, packages of chemical hand warmers and foot warmers that do a good job when playing in the snow……. I have three very nice chaffer pans and lots and lots of canned heat. I keep buying two cases of 12 6 hour canned heat a month from Sam’s….the best price of anywhere I have seen them. We do have insulated carafes as well. A box of 100 tea lights to use in my teapot warmers. I like

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[@dianeshore625]

I am new here, and enjoyed everything. I did Subsctibed. Thank you. 🌷

[@claygorovoy5467]

Let's just not have that.

[@zombiemom5088]

We have two dyna glo propane space heaters and 2 kerosene heaters … the way our house is shaped we need at least 2 going (not big just shape) the dyna glo will provide enough warmth on low for almost 40 hours in one grill sized tank .. we would run it at night … the kerosene heaters will heat about 12 hours on one fill

[@carolinobeng6721]

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[@shellybryant3706]

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[@Jamesmoore-mj5ke]

I have a powerfull blower that hooks up to a propane pushes out mass amounts of heat get a 100 gallon tank. And a fire place when the propane runs dry.

[@mariaanderson9008]

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[@melzee236]

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