Come mantenere la casa calda durante un’interruzione di corrente

• Huddle with family or pets in one room.
• Sleep in the same bed or use sleeping bags rated for cold weather.

🌡️ Safe Heat Sources (Non-Electric)

✅ Wood-Burning Fireplace or Stove

• Only if properly vented.
• Keep flue open while burning; close when fire is out to prevent heat loss.

✅ Propane Heater (Indoor-Safe Model)

• Use only heaters certified for indoor use (e.g., Mr. Heater Buddy).
• Ensure proper ventilation and CO monitoring.

✅ Hot Water Bottles or DIY Heat Packs

• Fill rubber hot water bottles or clean soda bottles with hot (not boiling) water.
• Place in bed or against core (armpits, abdomen).

✅ Heated Stones or Bricks

• Warm clean stones/bricks near a safe heat source (like a fireplace), wrap in cloth, and place near feet or torso.

🛏️ Nighttime Survival Tips

• Sleeping bag + wool blanket = instant warmth.
• Line your mattress with cardboard or foam for insulation from cold floors.
• Eat high-calorie snacks (nuts, chocolate)—your body burns calories to stay warm.
• Stay hydrated—dehydration reduces cold tolerance.

🧳 Prepare Before the Next Outage

• Stockpile:
  • Battery-powered radio & lights
  • Extra blankets, sleeping bags, hand warmers
  • Non-perishable food that doesn’t require cooking
• Insulate your home:
  • Add attic insulation, seal windows, install storm doors
• Know your plan:
  • Identify a nearby warming center (library, community center)

❤️ Final Thought