⚠️ Limited
Provide minimal heat; fire hazard. Use only in metal holders, never unattended.
🚨 Install battery-operated CO and smoke detectors—test them monthly.
🧣 Long-Term Prep (Before the Next Outage)
Stockpile: Wool blankets, sleeping bags, hand/foot warmers, thermal clothing.
Insulate: Weatherstrip doors, add window film, use door sweeps.
Know your home: Identify the smallest, most insulated room for emergencies.
Have a plan: Where will you go if temps drop below freezing? (e.g., friend’s house, warming center)
❤️ Special Considerations
Infants & elderly: Lose heat faster. Monitor closely; keep core warm.
Pets: Bring them into your warm zone; provide extra bedding.
Medications: Some require refrigeration—have a cooler + ice pack ready.
❄️ What NOT to Do
❌ Don’t burn charcoal, grills, or camp stoves indoors.
❌ Don’t leave candles unattended.
❌ Don’t ignore shivering—it’s early hypothermia.
❌ Don’t sleep in a car with engine running (CO risk).
💡 Final Tip: Conserve Body Heat, Not Just House Heat
Your body is your best furnace. Eat high-calorie snacks (nuts, chocolate), drink warm non-alcoholic fluids, and stay dry. Movement generates heat—gentle exercises like marching in place help.
“Warmth isn’t just about temperature—it’s about wisdom, preparation, and care.”
Stay safe, stay warm—and remember: the goal isn’t comfort, it’s survival until power returns. 🕯️🧣
1. Close Off Unused Rooms
Shut doors to bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways.
Use towels or draft stoppers at the base of doors.
Goal: Reduce the space you need to heat.
2. Layer Up—Fast
Put on thermal base layers, wool socks, hat, and gloves.
Use fleece or down jackets indoors.
Wrap in wool blankets or sleeping bags (they retain heat better than cotton).
3. Gather in One Room
