[header] How to survive a blizzard [title] Have a heat source ready. [step] If your home has a fireplace, make sure you know how to use it safely. When a winter storm warning is issued, bring enough firewood inside to last for a few days.
[header] How to survive a blizzard [title] Have a heat source ready. [step] If your home has a fireplace, make sure you know how to use it safely. When a winter storm warning is issued, bring enough firewood inside to last for a few days.
[title] Check ahead of time for sheltered areas of your home. [step] If you're indoors, be sure to have doors covered or shielded, just in case the water evaporates at any time. [substeps] This will be a costly investment if it's not a severe blizzard. It will also be covered with snow and ice, making it risky to build a campfire indoors. [substeps] If you have a generator, be sure to have enough fuel to keep it running for a few days. Keep the generator completely outdoors, not in a garage. This will be enough heat so that you can survive a winter storm like this. To make sure that you can retreat while the storm approaches, make sure your heat source is lit up to allow for an easy exit.