I figured that the Frontpage post can be used for something helpful. Transcript included.
Please stay safe, stay warm and care for each other!
Transcript:
- Choose 1 room to inhabit
- Move all furniture to external walls
- Move your mattress to the center of the 1 room
- Block pets from leaving that room, put all needs in it
- If your fridge is warming up, put all perishable items in trash bag and place outside, form snow around
- If you have plants, move them in the room with you
- If you have a small space heater, move it in that room with you
- Hang thick blankets or large towel in all the windows
- If a sunny day arrives before power, open curtains when sun hits directly, then put back up
- Wear multiple layers of clothing
- If your pets are too cold, put socks on their feet and/or other clothing you have that fits them
- Roll clothing or towels and block all door and window gaps
- Throw all your dirty clothes on the floor, covering every space you can
Your body heat will warm the room if you remain in ONLY that room.
You want to use anything you can to add insulation between you, and the outside.
Hence covering and blocking all floors, windows, and walls
Now isn't the time to have a clean house, it's time to survive.
Late addition thanks to a friend of mine:
If you have, or can get, bubble wrap, tape that to all windows, as it creates a kind of double insulation!
TopazAzul
Newspaper and cardboard make for good insulation as well. Also add if you have camping gear like a tent, sleeping bag, portable cooker or what have you; make use of that as well. Coal/wood grills can be used to cook hot meals and even boil water (boiled water can warm the temporary area outside the main so that you can get out of the safe room for a bit and it puts moisture in the air).
If you're having difficulty warming up, try doing some jumping jacks or walking in place for a bit. Throw pillows and furniture cushions can be used to help insulate the you're housed up in if not in use already.
zybor
Thank you for your suggestions and advice. Stay safe and warm! :)