Comments on: Are You Ready Series: Snow Hurricane

By: Paul Repstock

Paul Repstock — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:10:37 +0000

Extreme cold is something that few people are prepared for. We are so accoustomed to being protected from the environment that most cannot deal with nature’s raw reality. Two points I would suggest:
1) if you loose heat in very cold conditions, understand that the building you are in will continue to get colder for about two days even if conditions do not worsen. Don’t let that scare you. The first thing you should do is to reduce your living space to one room with as few windows as possible. And then hang some sort of curtain over the doors for extra insulation. Prevent any moisture entering the room (wet boots or clothes). Be freindly, extra bodies mean extra warmth. One candle will provide light and will usually keep a 10 x 10 room above freezing.
2) Stock foods with lots of calories and carbohydrates (no booze) Your internal furnace will keep you warm if you feed it and keep dry.

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:21:52 +0000

Thanks Misty. Preparing for a snow hurricane has got to be a headache in itself. Most of us are used to tropical hurricanes hitting the U.S. coast, but snow hurricanes are not as frequent. Preparing for damage due to cold and icy conditions sounds unbearable. Let’s hope that many have gotten their supplies ahead of time and do not have to go out of there homes until the threat has passed.

By: Misty

Misty — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:54:22 +0000

Great article, Tess!