Staying Warm During A Power Outage

Hi everyone,

It’s that time of year again for most of us called winter or for some of us we call it DEEP FREEZE. So in today’s post I would like to discuss simple economic and easy ways to stay warm especially during a power outage.

Wear clothing made of wool

Layer your clothing

Cover your head, neck and feet these areas are especially vital in keeping you warm.

Some old timers will say that kidney wraps are ideal for keeping your body warm. Basically wrap your kidney area with a wool scarf this will help keep your entire body warm.

Stuff your clothing with crumbled newspaper

Cover yourself with a garbage bag just like the individuals that you see outside watching the football game

Urinate in a bottle (try to fill it to the brim) close it tightly and place it in your sleeping bag during a power outage. This will help keep you warm. An alternative can also be done by placing boiling water in a hot water bottle or Nalgene bottle (urine can be used also).

Pitch a tent inside your home during a power outage. You can get even better warming results if you place a tent inside a tent.

Have sleeping bags and emergency blankets handy (the best are the Adventure Medical SOL Emergency Bivvy)

Cuddle next to someone while sleeping.

Completely cover yourself up when sleep only leaving your nose and mouth slightly exposed.

Flex your muscles rapidly to get your blood flowing getting you warm.

Another method of self- warming is the rub you’re mid- section to get blood flowing throughout your entire body

Remember the ground will suck out a lot of your body heat try to stay up off the ground while sleeping. Use mats, blankets, leaves, or a hammock to help do this.

Use emergency and survival candles to warm yourself. Just remember to be very vigilant when using such products inside your home.

Close off all rooms except for the room where you will be situated in while the power is out. Use sunlight to warm this room by having your curtains open during daylight hours.

Use blankets or industrial plastic sheeting to cover cracks of windows and doors to prevent cold air entering and warm air leaving your room.

Those are just a few simple ways to stay warm during this winter season without spending a ton of cash.

Norm Bettencourt