How to Prepare for Winter Power Outages - 11 Items to Have & 11 Things to Do

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Lone Star Prepping

Lone Star Prepping

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@DB-oz2ki
@DB-oz2ki 10 ай бұрын
If you live in a cold winter area, have a wood stove for heat, have solar powered lights, save milk jugs and such, fill with water and put them outside, they will freeze and you can put them in fridge to keep it cold. Have a back up generator and fuel. At least a month worth of food that needs no refrigerator. This is a good start. Best thing to do is turn off your power for a while, you will learn real fast what and where you need to improve.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
We lived in a cold winter area. That's the first thing I show in my video. We also save milk jugs or other jugs and showed them in the video, but for different reasons. We use to use them to fill with water and freeze to use in our fridge when we lived in the mountains. I stated in my video that the information was put together regardless of having a generator or not. I also talked about, as you say, food that doesn't need a refrigerator (non-perishable). I did a video on how we get through a 24 hour power outage with our portable power station. In the video, I turned off the main breaker for 24 hours to demonstrate, and I suggested other people try doing the same thing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp6yq4h5nNOtrZY You may want to check out.
@jtc1947
@jtc1947 10 ай бұрын
Apologies, but "filling" up ANY container with water where it will freeze, will most like RUPTURE / BURST / BUST the container!!! Time for plan B!!!
@fred66665
@fred66665 18 сағат бұрын
Just freeze it with the lid off and leave 9 percent of space in the item so you can have it expand and then put the lid on the frozen item Works for Mason Jars full of chicken stock
@jules4Him
@jules4Him 10 ай бұрын
I'm a homebound widow living alone and I have used many of your ideas to prepare (bucket shower, gas generator/power station combo, water storage, Buddy heaters and more). I really appreciate your videos. Your experience shows! Thank you and keep 'em comin'!!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@kristifreeman5830
@kristifreeman5830 10 ай бұрын
Oklahoma here, over 60 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jules4Him
@jules4Him 10 ай бұрын
@@kristifreeman5830 I'm 68 and in Virginia.. We are supposed to have a rough winter this year. I know OK usually does. Take care!!!
@freedomlover411
@freedomlover411 10 ай бұрын
Buy a box of handwarmers also
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
@freedomlover411 Im just curious what you mean by hardwares...
@scottbee501
@scottbee501 10 ай бұрын
I’ve seen maybe a hundred or more YT videos on survival. I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors. With that, in my opinion, you have one of the best and practical channels on survival.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@furbabies3momma
@furbabies3momma 10 ай бұрын
I agree! 💯
@murda2999
@murda2999 10 ай бұрын
Glad you talked about the last minute things when a storm is approaching (shower, laundry, wash dishes). I would also add the bottled water to the fridge to add mass, and make some ice blocks with Tupperware containers to add mass to your freezer. These buy you time before things spoil.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Great tips! I have a video where I show a couple of milk jugs full of water in my freezer for power outage.
@johnprater7588
@johnprater7588 10 ай бұрын
I keep mine stocked!!
@tinagoodman7256
@tinagoodman7256 9 ай бұрын
I washed out pop bottles very well, fill with water and stuck in spaces in my chest type freezer. Helps keep it cold longer and when/if it thaws I'll have a pop bottle of water for whatever I need.
@hummingwind8869
@hummingwind8869 10 ай бұрын
What an incredibly helpful video. Though we already do all those things and have them at the ready I found your presentation to be complete and concise, excellent for beginners or those who need a review. Thank you so much for doing this video.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thank you... I think one of my goals, if nothing else, was to give people the idea of keeping a checklist of some kind to make sure they have it all together before the storm hits.
@lyraacree4380
@lyraacree4380 10 ай бұрын
Another thing you might want to hold on to is the large liquid laundry soap and fabric softener containers. I rinse these out fill with water and use these to put into the toilet tank.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Good idea!
@sheritfacey4529
@sheritfacey4529 24 күн бұрын
Great idea, thank you.
@joevideotv
@joevideotv 10 ай бұрын
Another Tip: Buy a new 2 gallon weed/bug sprayer to use ONLY for WATER! Spray black or a dark gray paint on the outside except for a vertical stripe (use painter tape) so you can see the tank level. Fill with water, place in the sun or next to a window where the sun is shining in to warm the water. Then when you need to wash hands or bath you can pressurize the tank and have warm water. NEVER EVER reuse a sprayer that has had weed killer or bug chemicals inside. This idea is a great way to conserve valuable water resources!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it, but I have seen lots YT videos on this, mostly used for camping... tried it and didnt like it. I sent sprayer back. I prefer a nice big cup dipped in 5 gallons warm water. Also, after setting it out in the sun when its 28 degrees out, it will struggle to get warm. If you are on rolling blackouts or have a portable power station, you should check out my video on how to make, what I call a warm water bucket shower... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f57Kn5mPh7Snetksi=UJvpEg61ZJW_zY3A
@tammieaf2712
@tammieaf2712 10 ай бұрын
I have a propane powered portable water heater for camping showers. I hook it to water hose on municipal water supply, but it is designed to work with a small pump in a bucket of water. It works with a 20lb propane tank. My complete shower setup was under $250 when purchased in 2022 and has been worth every penny!
@felsenruh
@felsenruh 10 ай бұрын
1. You really can't have too much water. Non-potable water is still valuable for bathing and essential laundry. 2. Use the trunk of your car for cold food storage while protecting it from critters.
@saundrajohnson1571
@saundrajohnson1571 10 ай бұрын
Ahh, love the trunk idea! Thanks!
@coloradopackratprepper
@coloradopackratprepper 10 ай бұрын
Lolol I have a bear that breaks out my car windows and sleeps in it with NO food in it!!!!! Was here again 2 wks ago again leaving paw prints In the snow. Wildlife hasn't been able to catch him.
@denisewehling649
@denisewehling649 10 ай бұрын
Unless you're in bear country, the trunk isn't safe.
@no_peace
@no_peace 8 ай бұрын
​@@denisewehling649or mouse country 😩
@jessicasarmy8896
@jessicasarmy8896 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We are fortunate that we have a wood burning stove and a working fire place. One thing I would add to your lists is to have a battery operated carbon monoxide detector. It can be plugged into your regular outlet but when the power goes out, the batteries kick in. Also having multiple fire extinguishers in one's home is helpful when using alternative heating methods. We don't purchase large milk containers but those hard plastic juice bottles clean up nice and can be fit quite easily in spots that the gallon sized milk containers do not. Having a septic system means out waste will get put into the ground and we won't have to deal with the disposal of that even if the water goes off. Water catchment containers will provide water for that purpose. Another good idea if you know a storm is coming is to not only fill your water bob in your tub but if you have a washing machine, you can fill that up, as well. Being able to use that for washing laundry in our utility sink right next to the washing machine is convenient.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
As far as I'm concerned, having a CO alarm simply goes along with the Mr Heater suggestion because I said to read the manual, and that's what it says to do. No need to add a 12th item to my list. I like your washing machine idea! I hadn't thought about that...
@Steven-v6l
@Steven-v6l 10 ай бұрын
I'm down to 1 thing -- a 7.5 kW propane generator with automatic transfer switch. A few years ago, the power in my neighborhood (100 homes) was out for 12 days. I lost power for about 15 seconds. The peace of mind is priceless. The generator has paid for itself several times: food that didn't spoil, pipes that didn't freeze / burst, a basement that didn't flood because the sump pump 'took a nap' .
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Yep... We love our Delta Pro portable battery power station, which is hooked up to an inlet in the house which goes to an interlock in our breaker box. We have a propane outdoor generator we can use to charge the Delta Pro with if its too cloudy for panels. It has its own inlet outside with a changeover switch.
@cmeflywva
@cmeflywva 10 ай бұрын
I'm from West Virginia and every time a storm was predicted more milk jugs were filled with water in addition to the ones we always kept for emergencies. A storm coming was nothing less than a spring cleaning with ensuring all chores were completed and laundry was completed, taking baths, washing your hair, and going up and down the stairs to get supplies and food was ready in case the power went out. My mother loved those collapsing water jugs. " Make sure you feel the bath tub with water!" 😂 I still prep and make sure I have supplies for at least four months. The holidays are always a good time to shop because they decrease the prices so much. I have all my food purchased, fresh batteries, personal hygiene and I'm working to build up my cleaning supplies. No one wants to go out in the cold and when it's slick. Make sure to get a windup alarm clock, We usually depend on gadgets to tell the time and the ones that run off of batteries are a risk if the battery is low and you don't have spare batteries. They have a good selection on Amazon. I hate referring someone their website but if you're living in an area with no real choices are disabled you do what you need to survive. Wishing everyone the best and be safe.
@jtc1947
@jtc1947 10 ай бұрын
Not only Milk jugs but also the plastic bottles that are used for SOFT DRINKS. The BIG ONES will hold a bit over 2 QUARTS. Just be sure to rinse them out of any drops of the soft drinks? Might be useful in a pinch???
@cmeflywva
@cmeflywva 10 ай бұрын
@@jtc1947 We used those as well as the drinks that came in big plastic containers such as teas and punches. When Hawaiian Punch started using the plastic bottles it became game changer. 😄 We used the larger Gator-Aid bottles too since bottled water hadn't became popular yet. I still use the Gator-Aid bottles for juices, teas, putting fruit in water to flavor it and portioning out servings. I still use my big Nalgene bottles for water for every day use.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great idea!
@azwestyman6708
@azwestyman6708 10 ай бұрын
Very good prep ideas. Thanks! I downloaded the list you made (it was easy). Some of the things I hadn't considered (like the water jugs for water to flush the toilet).
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mikenichols3849
@mikenichols3849 3 ай бұрын
Very important for those with a backup gasoline generator, use the right extension cord. A standard cord with too much power running through it is both a serious fire risk but can easily turn your generator into a big metal box unable to give you the power you'd planned on. It all comes down to your generator's power output. Ours can run most things in our home and the cord for that was near $150. The price tag can be off-putting but it's essential to get this bit done right. Excellent video, you can tell you lived in a place previously where being prepared is a must just during normal winters.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 3 ай бұрын
I have a couple videos showing us going through a self made 24hr power outage. I believe I spoke about the cord and how an electrician set us up with the correct size. Thanks for comment.
@debbiemorris2644
@debbiemorris2644 10 ай бұрын
Empty cat litter jugs are excellent to store water in for general use. They have handles so easy to carry. Great to have for toilet flushing & hygiene in the bathrooms. Having several cats, I've stored a good number of them.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Someone else said the same thing. I never knew. Interesting...
@spacecoyote6646
@spacecoyote6646 10 ай бұрын
You had me at cat litter. 😊
@carolmiglionico3870
@carolmiglionico3870 9 ай бұрын
Yep me too .I have about 15 of them
@emilasmith4279
@emilasmith4279 10 ай бұрын
Great info as always!!! I’ve learned so much from your vids! Much appreciated! Reminder you can also use other containers such as plastic storage totes and the buckets that cat litter comes in to store extra non-potable water. They can fit in tubs or near toliets. We had a full week power outage in July once due to a tornado and massive flooding. Our little village was completely cut off - no roads passable in or out of town. A few restaurants got together and we had community cook outs. Everyone brought food that was going to expire since most of us didn’t have ice. The police went around town and announced the food gatherings. Luckily my house stayed cooled for several days as I didn’t go in/out of the house. I chilled into low activity mode and read several books. After that I now keep jugs of water frozen in my freezer. It helps keep the freezer colder longer when no power. I can transition a jug or two to the refrig or consolidate into coolers. I’ve now been buying extra coolers for another power outage. Just bought my first power station and solar panels. Here’s hoping I can get up to speed about using them. Your previous vids have been most helpful in this area! All the best! Thanks again!!!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. It sounds like you are well prepared. I'll be posting another video about solar power soon. We moved and are having things hooked up this week. I think keeping ice jugs in freezer is a great idea if you have the room. We did that for years.
@karinhart489
@karinhart489 10 ай бұрын
I found 2 empty green plastic kitty litter jugs with lids in the recycling bin that I filled with water to test for leaks (no leaking). I figured since the labels said they held 36 lbs of litter they should be strong enough for water. Each holds 4 gallons of water. I keep them empty and when we get the alert that the power company may shut down the grid due to wildfire danger we fill these up an put one in each bathroom for non-drinking uses (for which I am glad they are a color other than blue, because my emergency water is stored around the apt in blue 4 gallon containers).
@emilasmith4279
@emilasmith4279 10 ай бұрын
@@karinhart489 Great score! Gotta love free! I store cases of bottle water behind my couch which is along one wall. The couch is out about 4-5” more and they fit great due to the slant on back of couch. No one notices! Look for storage spots like this around your apt. Under couches, beds. Any empty baskets sitting around? Fill em w batteries. Etc. You can never have too much prep stuff! ❤️
@cowtowndowntown
@cowtowndowntown 10 ай бұрын
Per ERCOT officials “Texas’ power grid was “seconds and minutes” away from a catastrophic failure that could have left Texans in the dark for months”. We were rolled completely off the electric grid. With no power we used a combination of hand warmers, zero degree sleeping bags, candle lanterns and a propane heater on low with Carbon monoxide detectors. Our problem was we frugally only prepared for three days and needed five days of supplies. We have bumped our supplies up to 21 plus days now.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I saw the same report about minutes away from months without power. I have a 5 part video series on my YT channel where I filmed, live, what we went through.
@jtc1947
@jtc1947 10 ай бұрын
Hope that Y'ALL were able to find food for the other days of GRID DOWN??
@cowtowndowntown
@cowtowndowntown 10 ай бұрын
@@jtc1947 someone needs to make a comprehensive video on coffee making in a crisis. That seemed to be the biggest complaint after having no power or heat. We had plenty of food water and other general supplies it just never gets cold here that long. We are lucky to see a light dusting of snow every few years. Everything is built for the heat. Even the paint stripes on the highway come off in the cold.
@kathubbard2183
@kathubbard2183 9 ай бұрын
@@cowtowndowntownbuy a hand grinder for coffee beans bring water to a boil put as much coffee grounds as you’d like ,stir grounds into the boiled water , like tea let it steep for a bit then strain grounds off… a cup of piping hot coffee 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼google how to make “ cowboy coffee “
@pamelavance8753
@pamelavance8753 8 ай бұрын
​@@cowtowndowntowna French Press works great if you have means to heat water.
@nathanstrickland6508
@nathanstrickland6508 10 ай бұрын
Living in the mountains, we are always prepared. We always have gallons of water. Plus no less than 10 cases of water. We have 20 gallons of kerosene, with extra wicks. I keep about 25 propane tanks on hand. Plenty of dry and canned foods on hand. Plus shelves of canned goods. We have learned over the years. That you can never have to much stuff stored up. For bad situations, last time we lost power. It was out for ten days. We had no problems at all making it.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I thought storing 10 propane tanks was a lot lol...
@matildagreene1744
@matildagreene1744 10 ай бұрын
Why do you waste time looking at this if your preparation is so perfect ? 😂 Those 20 gallons of K won't matter if the grid goes out. You didn't mention firewood or medical supplies. Those are important and always needed in living off the grid.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
​@@matildagreene1744 A lot of people like to talk about how they are prepared for all kinds of different emergencies. The poster was just showing that if you prepare for the worst and hope for the best, you can certainly be prepared for something like a winter power outage. Other people like to read about this because it helps them get new ideas about how to prepare.
@user-hz7kv6js6l
@user-hz7kv6js6l 10 ай бұрын
Very smart and helpful tips for any type of power outage. We use most of these tips during hurricane season here in Florida. Instead of heaters, we have fans to stay cool. We have a couple of solar generators to power lights, fans, electric cooler, cooking pot, and other devices. When ever I purchase emergency supplies I look for items that can be charged using solar and are USB when possible. There may come a day when our grid goes down and I want to be as prepared as I possibly can. I pray that never happens.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I built my own off grid system in 2015 and have videos on my site showing it, one showing how I use it in a power outage. I sold it when I moved. Now I have a Delta Pro hooked up to my home and several other units. I have lots of videos on this channel showing them etc... yes... solar is great. A lot of people dont have one, so thats why I said in my video the list is regardless of having a gen or not.
@olbluetundra881
@olbluetundra881 10 ай бұрын
Nice video. Some good advice as well. I partially grew up on a farm before we started traveling. Now days people call it prepping. We just call it chores. We can, we make jam, I salt, and smoke meats, we make bread. We have generators. We use wood and propane heat. We also go camping. So we have camp stoves and lanterns and oil lamps and candles. When the storm is coming we fill the bathtubs up for the toilets. We even buy a couple extra cans or box of noodles when we shop and cycle them out over time. Recently I built a solar powered unit that I can connect to my truck. 3500 watt pure sine wave inverter. So I guess you could say we have backup for our backups.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Sounds great! Sounds as if you have lots of skills. I built my own off grid system in 2015... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmtXoCLmrWgY7ssi=aOdpeTc0dqFXU2Rc
@tinagoodman7256
@tinagoodman7256 8 ай бұрын
Nice!
@robertkeller5423
@robertkeller5423 10 ай бұрын
Great info, thank you. Especially the part about keeping the 20lb propane tank outside the house when hooked up to the buddy heater
@todddunn945
@todddunn945 10 ай бұрын
Here in Maine we have several winter power outages every year. They are usually associated with a bit of snow and wind. We prep as follows. 1) Turn the whole house inverter on in pass through mode. The inverter will make sure the 20 Kwh battery bank is fully charged. Then when the power goes out, the batteries and inverter take over in about 10 milliseconds (less than one AC cycle). That is fast enough that we don't notice that the power is out. The battery bank will run the whole house for at least three days. There is a solar array on the roof that will extend our battery life to about 6-7 days in winter and for as long as an outage lasts from mid-April to the end of October. 2) Before the storm I fill the truck with gas and put the snowplow on. So I can plow the driveway and our private road out to the town plowed road. Our house is heated by a propane combi boiler that also provides hot water so we have heat and hot water. We get our water from our well, which runs off the inverter. So we always have water. If for some reason we didn't want to run the main heat, we have a Jotul wood stove and 6-8 cords of seasoned firewood. We have never had any reason to put any insulation on our triple pane windows, but it never gets below about -15F here. I would never run a propane heater in the house because of the condensation it will cause. Lots of people I know have automatic propane fired backup generators that fire up on their own 2-3 minutes after the power goes out. I went with batteries and an inverter because I don't like the noise of a generator. That said, I do have an 8 kilowatt portable generator if I need it. As far as food goes, the local stores all have generators so I can just go shopping for anything special I want. We can always get the basics though - potatoes and lobsters.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are very well prepped! We lived in a similar fashion when we were in the mountains.
@mrmicro22
@mrmicro22 10 ай бұрын
If you need to run cords or hoses through a window, cut a hole through a pool noodle and use it to fill the gap between the sill and the bottom of the window. It helps to keep out cold air, rain, snow, bugs. Air still exchanges for ventilation, just not as much. If a concern, you can ventilate from another screened window. Bonus points if the noodle is prepared and labeled before it is needed.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Pretty cool idea. We would need to vent using another window, like you said. We may give it a try.
@jtc1947
@jtc1947 10 ай бұрын
An EXCELLENT IDEA!
@tinagoodman7256
@tinagoodman7256 8 ай бұрын
Just got my bonus points by preparing one now! Thanks for the idea!
@Lovethemcatz
@Lovethemcatz 8 ай бұрын
If you sew, try making draft dodgers. Cut up an old fleece blanket the width of your doors and windows, plus 4 inches longer for seams and make the strips about 9” wide. Your strips will be about 40” X 9. Sew these into long pockets, leaving one end open-add 6 cups large beans or small pea gravel. Sew the open end shut by machine or hand sewing. Use draft dodgers at the base of interior and exterior doors and at base of windows to keep out the cold. Distribute the beans or gravel evenly across the width of the door or window. Keep them pushed tightly against the door or window. Also , you can sew a casing at the edge of a quilt or blanket and run a tension rod through the casing . Pop into a window to hold back the cold. These also reduce street noise etc. Note-if you don’t sew, use a row of large safety pins to make a casing. Fold down about 5 inches and pin a “seam” with the safety pins, across the width of the blanket-then run your tension rod thru and pop into a window. Note: be sure to buy sturdy tension rods because quilts can be heavy. Fleece blankets work better than quilts. I use a navy blue king size blanket in my bedroom- keeps out cold, noise and serves as blackout curtain.
@LindaLager-z1n
@LindaLager-z1n 8 ай бұрын
Another good thing to have on hand are battery powered or rechargeable fans if it's hot and the power goes out and solar powered generators like a jackery to plug in phones a toaster or microwave or radio or computer.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Fans good idea. I have plenty of videos about solar gens...
@sillililli01
@sillililli01 10 ай бұрын
Something we northerners do is use the outdoor weather to our advantage when it comes to keeping food refrigerated/frozen. Place your food in bins (keep a supply of empty bins for this purpose) outside in an enclosed area (fenced-in area to protect food from wildlife) or on top of a table outdoors when power is off for an extended period of time. You can also freeze water in containers outside (depending on how cold it is) and then add it to your refrigerators/freezers to keep your food cold. We get as cold as -35 C (-31 F). Also, scoop snow in containers for use in the bathroom to flush toilets if you run out of water for that use (use when snow melts). The other thing you want to do is keep some cash on hand, you're cards won't work at the ATM when the power goes down. Have extra warm clothing and blankets on hand. We're lucky to have a wood stove in the Living/Family Room to keep us warm that we can also cook on. Stay safe by being prepared. Thanks for the video, great tips. P.S. Set up tents, one slightly smaller than the other, so you have a tent within a tent, sleep inside this area, you'll find that it's warmer if you are not able to heat your entire home with emergency supplies, and you have tents, use them, it's a smaller area to keep warm.
@bettyadkisson1681
@bettyadkisson1681 10 ай бұрын
I also use my empty cleaned vinegar jugs too so much stronger. Thank for reminding me too a filter system set-up.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Those jugs should work well! Thanks for watching my video...
@debbiecrochiere2182
@debbiecrochiere2182 8 ай бұрын
Thank you , Betty, for mentioning about the vinegar jugs. I do that too. I use the jugs that have screw tops . As many people,I don’t have a lot of space for storage but I’m able to line one side of the stairs leading up the attic with filled water jugs and the same for the stairs leading to the cellar.😊
@micbrenoel5459
@micbrenoel5459 10 ай бұрын
Sleeping bags are a must where we live. I bring our camping goods from our travel trailer into our garage for storage. Food, water, clothing, are essentials. Your video is quite helpful
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!
@JenniferPerryMyScraproom
@JenniferPerryMyScraproom 10 ай бұрын
During the Texas storm I kept a list of items that we really needed and after the storm I purchased everything on my list - even if I already had one in the house. I placed all of these items in a storage bin and marked it as Winter Storm box. We had some items from our camping days but I stocked up on winter clothes (long johns ect) lanterns, water storage and an updated camp stove. We also made sure to buy a water shut off key to make it easier to shut off the main water supply to the house if needed.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
That Texas storm was an eye opener for us even though we lived isolated at times during snow storms without power in the mountains for 7 years. I have a 5 part video series on my site that shows live video of what it was like for us.
@peggyhiggins7959
@peggyhiggins7959 10 ай бұрын
My son in Austin went out and bought a wood burning stove for his home after the storm.
@hollylaureano2860
@hollylaureano2860 10 ай бұрын
@@peggyhiggins7959he is smart😊
@SimplyEastTexas
@SimplyEastTexas 9 ай бұрын
That was brutal. We live on the north side of a large lake. Had to get firewood out there. The electricity cut on every 45 minutes for 15 minutes out in our small community. No water. We did well though besides the firewood being a problem to grab and cooling the house down every time we opened the door. We replaced it with propane heater and use it often now instead of our HVAC.
@tammieaf2712
@tammieaf2712 8 ай бұрын
@@SimplyEastTexas rig yourself a "prison gate" at the door. Hang plastic sheet or small tarp just outside the door and another one inside the door. That way you have a windbreaker pocket to minimize cold air blowing inside.
@shericontrary2535
@shericontrary2535 6 ай бұрын
I only watch videos that don't have annoying sound effects so I appreciate the lack of annoying sound effects
@furbabies3momma
@furbabies3momma 10 ай бұрын
I am so grateful for the content of your channel... Thank you very much! ❤
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch.
@pamelavance8753
@pamelavance8753 8 ай бұрын
If you have water cachment systems, rain barrels, you have free water to fill the toilet flushing jugs with.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Yep...
@churchofpos2279
@churchofpos2279 9 ай бұрын
In addition, don't forget cold weather clothing: hats, gloves, puffy vests/jackets/, wool socks, thermal underwear. Have a couple of sets per person. I live in the mountains, where our power goes off frequently during the winter. Having cold weather clothing will reduce the need for wood burning stoves/ alternative heating.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
I already listed some of those items on the check list you can download and under the video description.
@douglascooke1926
@douglascooke1926 10 ай бұрын
Having a small off grid solar power system would solve a lot of these issues. Also, shut off the water and drain the pipes if you think they may freeze.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Yep... An off grid system would be very useful, but a lot of people don't have one and almost everything on my list would still make life easier even with an off grid solar system. That's why I said in my video that my list is regardless of having a gen or not. For example, you may want a mr. heater even if you have a portable power station because an electric space heater will drain the battery too fast. If you have an all electric house, you will still need some kind of propane stove, again, because an electric stove would drain battery really fast. I have many videos on my channel about solar. I built my own off grid 10,000 watt battery capacity system in 2015. I have a video of it and one showing me using it in a power outage. I now have a Delta Pro that was hooked up to my home in about 2020, and I did a video on how we manage a 24hr power outage with it... so I know its nice having one for emergencies but my list would still be useful even if you have one.
@teresashoot999
@teresashoot999 10 ай бұрын
You lived in that cabin in the woods and you left??!! Wow, I’d stay forever!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
That's what I said... But we wanted to live closer to family and commuting to work over 30 miles away was difficult in the winter. I would have to plow the mile long private road at 4am to get out on time. It was a lot of work living up there. Here is a video of what it was like... loved it though! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7KaICIod2CbMUsi=ggb8cgbFJX5d1LS1
@cvholm5904
@cvholm5904 10 ай бұрын
Your channel is great. I just found it and I love your videos! Your presentation is perfect, you are calm, and give us information without scaring us. Can you please advise me? I live in a condo. I have no storage area for propane other than on my balcony which is off the living room. I live on the second floor. If I buy a couple small, propane containers, what can I cover them with so they’re not damaged? Also, should they be kept near the railing rather than up against the siding of the condo? I hope you can help me. It’s hard to prep living in a condo where I don’t have control over a lot of stuff! 🎉
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Im not an expert about this, but there are plenty of sites that have info if you google it. Here is one site: www.amerigas.com/about-propane/propane-safety/tank-storage I would not store it in diect sunlight. You may want to turn a milk crate upside down and place it over the canisters to protect them.
@LindaLager-z1n
@LindaLager-z1n 8 ай бұрын
If you have canned meat and individual packets of miracle whip or mayo you can make sandwiches. Even adults can eat baby food pouches. They don't need refrigeration but are a good source of food. They make yogurt pouches too. You can make tacos out of canned chicken or tuna with taco seasoning and burrito shells. You can add some canned tomatoes. I eat soups and vegetables right out of the can
@LindaLager-z1n
@LindaLager-z1n 8 ай бұрын
You also need extra water for pets if you have dogs or cats. You can collect water in old milk jugs that have been washed or juice jugs or your big jugs that water comes in. It's always good to have extra water on hand for emergencies 😊
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
You need as much drinking water as what makes sense for your needs. I have 24 five gallons containers full of drinking water stored and 15 cases of bottled waters because I want water for my freeze dried food as well.
@ivechang6720
@ivechang6720 8 ай бұрын
I saw a great suggestion recently to use empty laundry detergent and bleach bottles for non potable water storage. To flush toilets, wash hands, wash laundry, etc. I like to use thicker Arizona brand tea jugs to store extra water. They hold up to travel back and forth to less reliable water sources better than most others. They also stack unlike milk jugs.
@Snittyguy
@Snittyguy 9 ай бұрын
I burned my finger the exact same way. Also, just stumbled upon your channel. Subscribed
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@SeattlePioneer
@SeattlePioneer 10 ай бұрын
I viewed the video for any ideas I might have overlooked. However, my takeaway is that I already live all the time as if there was no electric power. I heat my home with my wood stove, and have ample scrap wood collected for fuel. I collect rainwater from gutter downspouts, and haven't had citiwater turned on in years. I have a gas range, and the gas has been turned off for utility planned maintenance only once in 38 years, and I'm skilled on cooking on my wood stove if need be. Indeed, I cook on and in my wood stove pretty often in the winter when the stove is burning. I( have ample food on hand. I have a Coleman propane lantern which is my primary source of light in the event of no power. It connects to a propane gas cylinder which sits on the floor while the lantern hangs from hangers screwed into the ceiling where I might want them. The wood stove burns out overnight, and it is usually COLD on winter mornings, so I routinely sleep in a sleeping bag during the winter. That keep me warm whatever the temperature, although it IS chilly until the wood stove heats things up in the morning!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Sounds similar to some of the things we did when we lived in the mountains. Sounds good! One reason for my video was to suggest using or making your own checklist to go over before the storm hits. I like your rain gutter setup, but I read that if you use roof comp, it could have chemicals that could be harmful to ingest, which may or may not be able to be filtered out.
@SeattlePioneer
@SeattlePioneer 10 ай бұрын
After a dry spell, I use the water collected for gardening, clothes washing and such. I collect potable water that I use for drinking and cooking when sufficient rain has washed the roof clean an the water runs clear. I usually have lots of water collected that way that is stored in my basement, so I can turn to that water during the summer draught for those purposes. That's good enough for me.
@uno-tu9xx
@uno-tu9xx 10 ай бұрын
A timely reminder - thank you.
@duckyday1099
@duckyday1099 9 ай бұрын
One of the simplest and best videos on preparedness. I can tell you've been there and done that. Thank you.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words...
@chased4333
@chased4333 10 ай бұрын
Stopped by for some ideas, just wanted to say I’m throughly impressed you took the time to demo and show all of these items. I can appreciate folks who try to do things right. Thanks!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@r.a.johnston489
@r.a.johnston489 8 ай бұрын
Great idea about the used jugs with water to flush the toilet when no running water, thanks!!
@SusanHarrell530
@SusanHarrell530 10 ай бұрын
I wish I could afford a propane heater and propane. The most we have is a tent to put up indoors, wool socks, hot hands and feet, and candles. Lots of prayers!🙏🙏🙏
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I almot included a tent for the living room in my video. Maybe long johns thermal underwear and ski mask. I used these in the mountains
@SusanHarrell530
@SusanHarrell530 10 ай бұрын
@@LoneStarPrepping I hadn't thought of thermals and a ski mask. Thank you! 😊
@bmiles4131
@bmiles4131 10 ай бұрын
I have those things but I swear the warmest clothes I had turned out to be Christmas pjs of thick polyester blanket type flannel. They were a Xmas gift I never used because they were too big, bulky to sleep in. Came close to cutting them up for pet beds. Turned out to be a great warm outfit though I looked like a giant Xmas elf. By day 3, I truly did not care how crazy I looked.
@SusanHarrell530
@SusanHarrell530 10 ай бұрын
@@bmiles4131 They sound wonderful for that!
@tammieaf2712
@tammieaf2712 10 ай бұрын
I love my blanket pajamas! They really are the warmest single layer items I own! I have a pullover top and pj pants that are my cold night go-to pjs.
@thecatniplife
@thecatniplife 10 ай бұрын
I went through that Texas storm and have doubled up on preparing to go through life without the grid at any time of the year ever since. This is a great list you’ve put together. Subscribing to your channel. Since water to flush a toilet might be needed for more important things, I bought a 5 gallon bucket toilet seat lid and bags. I use horse bedding pellets from Tractor Supply to absorb liquid and mask odor. These pellets are the same thing as the pine cat litter pellets but much cheaper. We also use this bucket for camping when bathrooms are too far from our campsite for nighttime visits.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
We have a 5 gallon bucket with toilet seat as well. Have not had to use yet, but we have it just in case.
@tammieaf2712
@tammieaf2712 10 ай бұрын
I paid attention to the Texans' struggles during that freeze! I now have a backup way to cook inside when it's too cold or raining and outside grilling isn't a good option.
@littleozarksfarmstead
@littleozarksfarmstead 8 ай бұрын
We use pine shavings for our potty bucket! Will definitely keep an eye out for pellets!
@maryharper3395
@maryharper3395 8 ай бұрын
​@PreppingOver50 My sewage line busted from tree roots penetrating it and had some sewage backed up in tub and shower. Had a bucket toilet and lid with kitty litter and garbage compacter bags had used for camping that saved me. No repair for 3 days, had to dig up and replace pipe. Never know!
@commonman7776
@commonman7776 10 ай бұрын
Thumbs up
@gilliantempleton3253
@gilliantempleton3253 10 ай бұрын
so i went through your list ummmm i have everything bar games, but we have lots of books, we store water, we have heaps of batteries, window insulation, if you are going to use bubble wrap, big bubbles not small - we use it every year. I think having lived thru the Christchurch earthquakes we are more than prepared, heck i have bbq (2) and fuel, camping stoves, ice chests, tent for shelter, stored water which we refresh every six months, enough blankets for a small village, woodstove and full woodshed and it heats the water, enough stored dry food to feed a small army. Arctic weighted sleeping bags, head torches, neck torches, radio with solar, solar lanterns, yup im prepared
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Good for you.... and small bubble wrap for windows work just fine. I have seen the videos about large bubbles as well. If they work better for you, great. I find that they are harder to work with and take more room to store.
@ensignj3242
@ensignj3242 8 ай бұрын
Besides a propane stove, I also have a rocket stove.
@Lovethemcatz
@Lovethemcatz 8 ай бұрын
Over the years, I’ve bought quite a few goosedown comforters at thrift stores for less than $8 each. They are a great way for you and your pets to stay warm.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@JeffreyWolsieffer
@JeffreyWolsieffer 3 күн бұрын
Howdy .. we may have been Born & Raised in Northern Minnesota, stationed in Florida for 40 Years for Military .. stuff .. yet, Having A Circulation Pump & Filter on a 600 Gallon Water Resivour "Is Just Common Practice in The 1960's" .. . A Few Times while in Florida we had Power Outages "Matching the Minnesota Power And Spike Outages ( of 12 Hours Or More on Sundays ) and everybody was confused how We Had Water and they didn't .. .. we called it Revenge for all That Snipe Hunting bs and just said just remarked, "How Old Is Your Plumbing ??" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 . . Having a Water Reserve is just Common Sense to how we were raised. Currently back in Northern Minnesota back in 2014 and we found that Hardly Anybody has Reserved Water these days ! . anyone remember seeing farms with Wind Water Pump Directional drilling for Water? .. when did those Die ?? . Life has become too Smartphone Oriented in our view .. Jeff & Carol, US Military Retirees. .. .. ? pellet stoves instead of Masonry Heating ??? .. maybe you can remember those days too. Thx
@sullydee2237
@sullydee2237 10 ай бұрын
winter ice stroms snow no of this exists come on people .joe biden said so we are in a heat wave it never gets under 80 degress anywhere. good video i hope you and your faimly have a good winter . hopefully no frezzes /
@spacecoyote6646
@spacecoyote6646 10 ай бұрын
Don't bring National politics into this. Texas froze because of state-level politics
@nicoler9522
@nicoler9522 10 ай бұрын
I found this video helpful. I live in Ontario and am use to the cold but its surprising how unprepared we can still be. Fortunately, I live in an area that doesnt get many power outages but I do make a point of taking my kids camping and they adapt fairly well to not having power. Even hope for it during storms lol. The only thing I'd add to the list is to make sure you and your family know where everything is or how to use the items. Even as I write this I realized my kids might not know how to use an oil lamp. As someone else mentioned, turning off the power and doing a trial run is a good idea.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I did a video where I shut off the power to my house for 24 hours to show how we handle it with a Delta Pro. I suggested others try this as well in that video. studio.kzbin.infodmOzUCgnzw4/edit Also, I think everyone needs to know the location of the main water shut off and how to work it, for sure.
@jtc1947
@jtc1947 10 ай бұрын
Have FLASH-lights handy and know where they are along with the batteries to run the lights and any other battery operated gear. A battery organizer like "BATTERY DADDY" will be a great way to organize batteries.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
@@jtc1947 I have a video about how to store batteries... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOmiHh_iLKCi7ssi=eP2ASne8bdQX_szs I have this vid at 9.30 shows how I stored batteries and flashlights etc... several years ago in one place... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYe6g5Scm9-jaZIsi=0Vz5jbhxHUDzen7D
@jodywho6696
@jodywho6696 10 ай бұрын
I use the Big Mr. Buddy. Because you can use a 30pound propane tank. Less expensive. Withan extention. I called the manufacture to be sure ✨✨✨
@beverlybalius9303
@beverlybalius9303 10 ай бұрын
I had no power for 2 months after Hurricane Katrina,,, no AC in after Hurricane weather is deadly… it was 100 to 120 degrees in the shade here along the whole Gulf of Mexico. When the Power goes out have a big Bar B Q, use refrigerator and freezer foods first if you do not have a generator to put it on,,, Here in the Hurricane zone we have Chest Freezers and line the bottoms and sides with Bags of ice,,, so that way u will have ice also
@Joe-ri3nf
@Joe-ri3nf 8 ай бұрын
If the plumbing and power for the sump is out then have a bucket and trash bags ready for human waste.
@pattycake8272
@pattycake8272 10 ай бұрын
I'm the type of person I only thinks about this kind of stuff when it's too late so thank you for bringing this to my attention now💛💛💛💛
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I think many people hold off until its too late, especially when money is tight. I get it!
@arcanondrum6543
@arcanondrum6543 10 ай бұрын
Im tired of people who don't do the MOST important step: *#1. Insulate your Home well! That makes the biggest difference, Winter OR Summer.*
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
It definetly helps to have a well insulated home.
@Doc1855
@Doc1855 10 ай бұрын
That just makes everyone want to run out and buy an EV, now doesn’t it?
@ziasun1094
@ziasun1094 10 ай бұрын
😂✅
@joanneinspires6803
@joanneinspires6803 Ай бұрын
This was very helpful! Thank you 😊
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Malana12
@Malana12 Күн бұрын
We were without power for 2 weeks as well during the ice storm. In addition to candles, flashlights and lanterns, we also use chem lights. They last for 12 hrs and work great and save battery life when you might not be able to charge them up, like on cloudy days
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping Күн бұрын
I have a few of those. They work well but do have expiration on them if not used.
@VernonWallace
@VernonWallace 10 ай бұрын
Great tips. Thank you
@ithacacomments4811
@ithacacomments4811 10 ай бұрын
I live in a six floor apartment complex for older adults in the Southerntier of New York State. The building has a backup generator that keeps one elevator running, and a few lights around the building in a power outage. When power goes down our apartments have no heat or electricity. So our refrigerators warming are an issue. I have a lifetime of woods tramping experience so I prep the best that I can. Can you give us apartment dwellers a few prepping tips?
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
If you suspect a power outage may happen, pull out you empty cleaned milk or water jugs and fill with water and put in freezer. Pull them out to help keep fridge cool when power is out. Use a wireless thermometer so you dont have to open the door to check the temp. If is cold enough outside put in ice chest with ice and thermometer. Cook up food from fridge. After cooked, you can then freeze the meals when power comes back on. You might look into a portable power station and/or a 12 volt powered ice chest to transfer food too.
@ruidadgmailcanada8508
@ruidadgmailcanada8508 10 ай бұрын
Find family/friends and get out of the death traps that are cites. That’s the best advice. Good luck.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thats not as easy at it sounds for a lot of people.
@badkittymama6508
@badkittymama6508 10 ай бұрын
I keep a dozen or so cat litter jugs filled with water to fill the toilet tank. They’re large and square-ish so they pack well together and hold a lot. I store them in the back of closets or behind furniture until needed. Before filling I rinse them with a roughly 5% bleach solution. During the last bad hurricane I used them for washing as well. Also, save the gel freezer packs that come with meal delivery kits. Store in a ziplock bag because they sometimes leak, and put them in the freezer before the storm. They freeze very quickly and stay frozen for a very long time. I use them on top and in between the food in the cooler.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Someone, in the comments, said they stores cat litter jugs as well. Sounds like a plan!
@palominogirl2732
@palominogirl2732 8 ай бұрын
We live on a back road in Cayuga County, NY. There are only about 8 houses, so if our power goes out, we are one of the last ones to get it back on. If there is weather coming, like right now with high winds and possible lake effect snow (lots of trees on the road), I'll just put ice in the cooler and take out the milk and other things I might want to eat and put them in there first. We have propane on demand hot water and a propane stove, plus other cooking methods, including a new gas stove in our shed, where I can food during the summer so I don't heat the house up. Water: We have two big generators to run the well pump and keep the freezers going. Two is good, because upon checking our Generac gas generator that's about 10 years old, the small battery for the electric start is bad - again! It won't take a charge. Apparently, these small batteries often go bad quickly. We have a new propane/gas generator that I can start by myself if my husband isn't home. Only a gorilla could start that Generac by pulling the cord. So, if he isn't home, and/or the power outage is very localized, like from a thunderstorm, I always have water for me in big jugs, and two of those have the spigots on the bottom - so I can wash my hands! You can't wash your hands if you have to pour water on them, you need running water. OK - in the barn, I'll have every water bucket and water trough filled with clean water. In the summer, it's not a big deal if the power is out for a day or two if I have water drawn up. The thing then is to keep the freezers cold - and they all have some ice stored up in them. In winter, we have several Mr. Buddy heaters, a kerosene heater. /we also have some Jackery power stations, and many solar lights that we keep in the greenhouse. Oil lamps, too. And 'woodshed' kero lamps from Lehman's on the walls. Six gallons of lamp oil. The only thing we need is our two small woodstoves hooked up, but that hasn't been accomplished yet. Also, in winter, like right now, I have extra milk stored up in my barn. It's 40-degrees right now, so the outside can be my refrigerator. We grow most of our own food, including beef and pork and eggs (we need more meat birds this spring), so I have plenty of food canned, frozen, dehydrated. Also, I think it is wise to have some books on hand that you haven't read yet, board games, hand sewing, etc. to keep you busy with no t.v.
@scenicdriveways6708
@scenicdriveways6708 9 ай бұрын
All good advice. I've been trying to convince my family & friends to be prepared for emergencies (natural or man made) for years now, but they don't seem to care. My wife and I are prepared for an emergency. Merry Christmas and God bless. JT
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
You can usually find those who do not prepare standing in line for 4 hours at Costco trying to buy water and toilet paper during a wide spread emergency situation.
@chunkafunk81
@chunkafunk81 10 ай бұрын
so well thought out! thankyou !
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@Vladviking
@Vladviking 8 ай бұрын
We live in LA. and were prepared for hurricanes with food, water and generator but not so much for that cold spell you mentioned. Our power was out for a day+ and all I had was a fireplace with very little wood to burn. Luckily it didn't last or I fear my plumbing would have been froze by the next day. That woke us up to the realization the GOV is causing problems with the grid making it more undependable. Even more so now since they closed two coal plants in this state. Any how I added a small room size kerosene heater and Coleman kerosene lantern to my prep. My house is all electric and those BBQ size butane bottles can go really fast in the heater I have while from experience I can go several days with a five gallon can of kerosene for a heater while a gasoline generator can go thru five gallons of gas in a day. I would go with every fuel option you can get as from experience gasoline and butane can be hard to acquire and a waste of time waiting in line if the stores are even open. It will never get cold enough here for me to freeze up but there is not much I can do for the plumbing disaster I might end up with.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Look into a portable power station or as some call them... solar generator.
@williamweiss6128
@williamweiss6128 10 ай бұрын
Yes, Texas gets those ice storms. Takes out everything.
@bennylawrence6221
@bennylawrence6221 Ай бұрын
Came for the excellent video and wound up with several good tips from both video and preps: ms was hit by the same ice storm in 2021. we had gas logs and gas stove for heat put coolers on the deck and broke sheets of ice and snow off the cars and put those in the cooler to keep food frozen: nobody believed it would get that bad here but I made a huge canned food run a day or two before just in case
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping Ай бұрын
Good for you for doing some prepping just before!
@bettyadkisson1681
@bettyadkisson1681 10 ай бұрын
For my showers a used a 1 gallon garden sprayer that I cleaned well with soapy vinegar water then rinsed well. And a 1 quart pressure pump sprayer showers for children. Just dampen wash and rise and have hooded towel ready to wrap them till dry.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Im aware of people using these. Im glad you found something that works for you but thats not for me. I have made those. I will take a 5 gallon bucket full of warm water and a glass over a sprayer any day. You should check out my, what I call, warm water bucket shower video. Now, that is the way to go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f57Kn5mPh7Snetksi=TjhYZ_Wx7dnhIMd-
@BearClawAK47
@BearClawAK47 9 ай бұрын
Those propane catalytic heaters are great. They don't give off the odor or moisture a conventional propane heater does. Yours is the large model. They make one half that size for smaller areas and better portability. I purchased one half that size and have it permanently wall mounted and plumbed to an outside tank.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
We really like ours!
@coloradopackratprepper
@coloradopackratprepper 10 ай бұрын
I also keep dollar tree solar yard lites for lite. Had huge snowstorm a few Christmases ago n used the solar lites and fireplace. Cooked Christmas dinner on the grille. House full of company.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Sounds as if you had things covered!
@WilliamBowden-u7n
@WilliamBowden-u7n 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice.😊
@RhondaWalker-i4l
@RhondaWalker-i4l 10 ай бұрын
We called it the freeze apocalypse 😊
@kleewolf434
@kleewolf434 10 ай бұрын
Because the water froze for so long and the pipes burst, letting the water dripping did not work. Plus finding pipes to replace the old broken ones and a plumber to fix them took weeks (not days). Suggestion: Turn the water off at the city meter. Drain all the water from the pipes in the home. Cover the meter seal with a rubber car floor mat. If the meter is frozen it will thaw, if not, the city will have replacement meter and city employees to come fix it. At least your home pipes did not burst. It will cost either way, but less damage to your home.
@rebeccasanford8607
@rebeccasanford8607 10 ай бұрын
I’m in far East Texas. Thankfully… we are NOT part of ERCOT … which was a DISASTER just waiting to happen. We DID have 12 INCHES of snow!! Been here 32 years and rarely get 4 inches.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I'm not confident that Ercot is any better than it was then.
@rebeccasanford8607
@rebeccasanford8607 10 ай бұрын
@@LoneStarPrepping - 💯! I have friends down in Houston / Austin / San Antonio who STILL sweat ERCOT! They roasted this summer. Who knows what winter will bring. Many feel that ERCOT should be scrapped and start over
@smontone
@smontone 10 ай бұрын
It’s getting cold and we will probably have a few storms this winter. I’m getting my things together. This video was really helpful. Thank you!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Glad I could help...
@fairgolfer
@fairgolfer 10 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thank you for sharing
@greghinerman5935
@greghinerman5935 9 ай бұрын
I have everything except 10. I just replaced the old windows , with good insulated windows...
@legalpuppy8602
@legalpuppy8602 10 ай бұрын
Also was here during the power outage and had almost all of these items so didn't suffer at all. Thank you.
@HillbillyHen
@HillbillyHen 22 күн бұрын
thankyou for trying to help ppl be prepared i hope many listen to you the info was good
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 22 күн бұрын
Thank you. I hope it helps people as well.
@thelogicallunatic6004
@thelogicallunatic6004 9 ай бұрын
One of the smartest lists I've seen!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@loriwilley7143
@loriwilley7143 10 ай бұрын
The butane stove you showed is better than a propane camping stove. You can use the butane stove indoors and it boils water in minutes. Get a battery operated CO2 detector (you need one if you use a Buddy Heater too)
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
...not CO2 detector. You need a CO detector alarm. 👍 ...and I said in the video, and in text in the video, and I wrote under the description, to read the manual in order to be safe indoors, and it says in the manual to use a CO detector. I also put a link in my video to a review I did on the heater which goes into detail about safety and CO.
@mustafaata4764
@mustafaata4764 9 ай бұрын
I have watched so many prepping videos but yours is tuly one of the best as ll the things you share come by experience and noticibly out of good will. Liked&Subscribed. Keep up the good work.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 9 ай бұрын
Thank you. When I talk about or show our experiences, I am hoping it will help people. I did a 5 part live video series on this channel about what we went through in Feb 2021.
@mustafaata4764
@mustafaata4764 9 ай бұрын
@PreppingOver50 One can clearly tell things in the video are tested and proven worth to share. I especially like the checklist idea at the end. Great video again and looking forward for more of this great content!
@davidlemay4761
@davidlemay4761 6 ай бұрын
A generator and a transfer switch are two things you can’t be without.😅
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 6 ай бұрын
I have a gas generator and 5 solar powered portable power stations and transfer switch. And, if you watch my simulated 24 hour power outage not using them, you can live without a generator... People have lived without generators for years. That being said, generators make life a lot easier, for sure.
@laurieclarkson9180
@laurieclarkson9180 8 ай бұрын
Thermal Underwear changed my life in winters. Now I like tight fitting fleece under clothes. Dewalt has a work site light that looks like..a box with a dome on top and it is battery powered (by same batteries used for Dewalt tools) It may not be the best lighting solution, but I loved how it lit up our living room as if the lights never went out. If you already have Dewalt tools and at least 2 of the batteries, might be nice to have. We found it helpful when we were doing a project outside and we rented a big piece of machinery and to cut down on rental time, therefore cost..we used the light outside when it was dark and we were able to finish the job in one day. Without the light, we would've had to stop at dark.
@stevegartx
@stevegartx 10 ай бұрын
I see videos on pepping , people talk about if have leave their house .My question is where are going to go ? Not everybody has a cabin in the woods or mountains. Who knows if there will be any gas to go anywhere
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
I have another video where I talk a lot about this. You may want to take a look at it. It is called "how to survive and emp attack".
@LEXPIX
@LEXPIX 10 ай бұрын
Great list. 73
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
73
@SusanHarrell530
@SusanHarrell530 10 ай бұрын
Had to look it up. In ham radio it means Best Regards. How nice!
@LindaLager-z1n
@LindaLager-z1n 8 ай бұрын
Solar lights from outside work good in the house if the power goes out you can put them outside during the day to recharge them. Battery powered candles work good to
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Good idea...
@gailsgardenherbsmore1605
@gailsgardenherbsmore1605 10 ай бұрын
Very good info. 😊
@lindseyfromtx9085
@lindseyfromtx9085 9 ай бұрын
Before the storm, I would also add.. 1. Make sure you have your prescriptions filled 2. Make sure you have pet food 3. Make sure you have enough propane
@heidimeigs5192
@heidimeigs5192 8 ай бұрын
#1 is especially good. Thanks.👍🏻
@LindaLager-z1n
@LindaLager-z1n 8 ай бұрын
Thermoses for coffee work good to keep hot water in for tea or pour over coffee or for ramen soup or instant rice. You can use a camping stove to heat up water or cans of soup. They make an oven that uses the little gas cylinders
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@MichaelR58
@MichaelR58 10 ай бұрын
Good informational video, thanks for sharing, God bless !
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
🙏
@denisem6790
@denisem6790 10 ай бұрын
great list. check out 'inflatable lantern' charges with usb cord or by the sun
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
They look pretty cool! I don't have one. I just may check it out 👍
@martylauderdale1735
@martylauderdale1735 8 ай бұрын
Thank you‼️ Watched a recent video of yours and very much appreciated the jam packed 20 min. video! It had truly relevant info, with data & Tests, that you had researched and performed during that 24 hr ‘TEST PERIOD’ - Thank you, for these videos! I’m *Sharing* this one, before I finish watching, as Imho, it will be informative and likely much needed by others (& perhaps faster than I may finish viewing). 💥We, as Viewers, SHOULD ALL be SHARING imp. information out NOW, WHILE WE CAN‼️ Who knows, if that ‘luxury’ will continue!💥T.y again! Blessings to you’all! 🙏🕊️
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@rachaelnuchols764
@rachaelnuchols764 10 ай бұрын
First time watching ❤ wonderful video, such great tips! Thank you 😊
@muddyshoesgardener
@muddyshoesgardener 10 ай бұрын
Great suggestions!
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@roserosenberg5805
@roserosenberg5805 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@zacattack4029
@zacattack4029 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir. Great information.
@LoneStarPrepping
@LoneStarPrepping 8 ай бұрын
Very welcome
@henrymorgan3982
@henrymorgan3982 4 ай бұрын
Energy is very important during a freeze. Prepare. Gasoline in vehicle. Fill multiple propane cylinders. Butane stove. Solar batteries. None of these will be available when shtf!
@lakeishag5023
@lakeishag5023 10 ай бұрын
Please dont forget to add medical supplies, medicine, personal/femenine hygiene
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