Shelter-in-Shelter During a Winter Power Outage:

When the electric goes out during the cold weather season, shrinking the size of your living space will help retain your body heat and the heat generated by backup heating sources (propane, kerosene, fireplace, wood stove, etc.). Trying to warm a large area is a waste of heating resources. Some ways to to accomplish this are:

move into a smaller room of the house

camp near the kitchen or source of [fuel/wood] heat

shut doors to other rooms to prevent cold drafts

gather everyone into one room to increase temperature with body heat

erect and live/sleep in camping, or makeshift, tents within the room

cover yourself in mylar thermal blankets

line the tent with mylar thermal blankets to better retain heat in the tent. Pre-fabricated mylar tents and sleeping bags can be purchased.

sleep in sleeping bags (usually retains body heat better) instead of using blankets

Related Resources: Emergency Heating and Cooking - Keep the Heat in Check Emergency Power Sources - No Power? No Problem! [Author's Reference Link]

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The colder seasons bring a new set of survival scenarios. So, you need to find new ways to make it out alive if you're caught in the wilderness. Knowing how to build a survival snow shelter is essential. Find out how to build one that is strong, sturdy and durable to withstand all winter weather situations.

1 - A large snowdrift (5+ feet deep) is best. 2 - Avoid collapse; roof should be at least 1 foot thick and walls at least 8 inches thicker than the roof. 3 - The entrance should be opposite the wind direction. 4 - Avoid a location that could be wiped out by a landslide, avalanche, falling rocks, or falling trees. 5 - Poke a breathing hole (2+ inches) in the roof to prevent carbon monoxide/dioxide build-up. Keep a stick in the hole to prevent closing. 6 - Smooth the inside roof and walls to prevent dripping. 7 - Cover the inside ground with insulating material. 8 - Position a brightly colored flag of adequate size to be spotted easily for searchers.

[Reference Link] Related Links: Snow Cave Tutorial How to Build a Quinzee Snow Shelter Other Types

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