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Need tips re: what to do if we lose power during Nor’easter | |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 26917523 United States11/04/2012 09:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m from the south and now that I’m living in NYC, don’t have any experience with this impending scenario. I have plenty of basic preps food, batteries, etc. on hand. But would like some tips/advise on how to prepare and especially what to do to stay warm if we lose power. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27010404 Have a new 1500 watt inverter and just bought a deep cycle marine battery. Also bought a throw size electric blanket that uses 180 watts. Was thinking of using the inverter for the electric blanket to stay warm. I think that might give me 18 hours of warmth, but I’m not sure about that. Will also try to keep my iphone and laptop juiced up with the inverter if possible. Have a gas stove and oven, so maybe I could bake bread or pizza to warm up the apt. if it got too cold. Only other thing I could think of was drinking lots of warm tea or coffee to stay warm. Any thoughts, tips , suggestions? Many thanks. You will probaby have to recharge that battery a couple times a day. If you have a car you can use jumper cables. Don't waste it on a stupid electric blanket.  |
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| AmericanJedi User ID: 17927638 United States11/04/2012 09:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Zero degree sleeping bag, perhaps a sub zero rated bag. If you can find one. Wool socks, gloves, and hats. (GLP aka American Jedi) Listen here you beautiful bitch, I'm about to fuck you up with some truth. Kenny Powers If you steal the dreams of others long enough, sooner or later you'll end up in a nightmare. American Jedi Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them. Albert Einstein Satis Eloquentiae, Sapientiae Parum.... "The last of the old?" "No, the first of the new." |
| Nine's User ID: 23438707 United States11/04/2012 09:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wool socks and warm slippers will help a lot. Wool, down, or good fleece blankets and/or outerwear will keep you as toasty as any electric blanket. If you're planning on using your gas stove for baking, you might want to unplug your stove and try to light the pilot. Some stoves that use a ugh, piazo? to light the burner, won't work without electricity. A good lamp will put off a lot of heat. LOTS of heat. Have to be careful about fire, but it offers much heat and comfort. Good luck. Stay safe and warm. |
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| Guenwyfar User ID: 26790996 United States11/04/2012 09:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Layers are always good like others have stated. You could try putting blankets or the window plastic over all of your windows to help insulate your home as well. Obviously don't use your blankets for that purpose if you need them for yourself though. Just normal cooking will probably help your house a lot. With the oven OFF you can leave it very slightly open to let heat escape into the area. Don't do that if you're concerned with small children or pets though. If you're in a home with a second story the heat will rise and the second story may be warmer. Guenwyfar "Karma is like a rubberband.. it can only stretch so far before it comes back and smacks you in the face." "Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition." "Religion is like a penis, it's fine to have one and be proud of it, but when you take it out and wave it in my face, that's when we have a problem." |
| Guenwyfar User ID: 26790996 United States11/04/2012 09:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Layered clothes. Head, feet, and hands. A lot of heat escapes through your head. Need to wear a hat and warm socks. Wool is best. Wicks moisture away from your body. Quoting: Nine's Wool socks and warm slippers will help a lot. Wool, down, or good fleece blankets and/or outerwear will keep you as toasty as any electric blanket. If you're planning on using your gas stove for baking, you might want to unplug your stove and try to light the pilot. Some stoves that use a ugh, piazo? to light the burner, won't work without electricity. A good lamp will put off a lot of heat. LOTS of heat. Have to be careful about fire, but it offers much heat and comfort. Good luck. Stay safe and warm. Very good point. That was something I always liked about my gas stove is that it works when the power is out. It tends to take the edge off of worrying about not having power when you know you still have the capacity to cook food. Guenwyfar "Karma is like a rubberband.. it can only stretch so far before it comes back and smacks you in the face." "Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition." "Religion is like a penis, it's fine to have one and be proud of it, but when you take it out and wave it in my face, that's when we have a problem." |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 26998485 United States11/04/2012 09:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You can stuff crumpled newspapers inside your clothing. Yeah, you'll look like a dork but you will be warm and survive. With bedding, stuff clothes, towels or other blankets in between layers of blankets and around yourself. Build a nest like the birds and squirrels! This is the real survival secret for cold weather. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1507912 United States11/04/2012 10:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m from the south and now that I’m living in NYC, don’t have any experience with this impending scenario. I have plenty of basic preps food, batteries, etc. on hand. But would like some tips/advise on how to prepare and especially what to do to stay warm if we lose power. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27010404 Have a new 1500 watt inverter and just bought a deep cycle marine battery. Also bought a throw size electric blanket that uses 180 watts. Was thinking of using the inverter for the electric blanket to stay warm. I think that might give me 18 hours of warmth, but I’m not sure about that. Will also try to keep my iphone and laptop juiced up with the inverter if possible. Have a gas stove and oven, so maybe I could bake bread or pizza to warm up the apt. if it got too cold. Only other thing I could think of was drinking lots of warm tea or coffee to stay warm. Any thoughts, tips , suggestions? Many thanks. Wear more than one set of clothes. Do you have space blankets? Of you don't try to get some, sleeping bags are good to stay warm in. It will also save on the inverter power source. Having gas sure is a help, do you have water put back? Food quick to warm up is easy, soup is filling and gives a warm feeling. Hot chocolate is nice. Make sure you have a lamp and lamp oil, or long lasting candles, that are in a safe container. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1507912 United States11/04/2012 10:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m from the south and now that I’m living in NYC, don’t have any experience with this impending scenario. I have plenty of basic preps food, batteries, etc. on hand. But would like some tips/advise on how to prepare and especially what to do to stay warm if we lose power. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27010404 Have a new 1500 watt inverter and just bought a deep cycle marine battery. Also bought a throw size electric blanket that uses 180 watts. Was thinking of using the inverter for the electric blanket to stay warm. I think that might give me 18 hours of warmth, but I’m not sure about that. Will also try to keep my iphone and laptop juiced up with the inverter if possible. Have a gas stove and oven, so maybe I could bake bread or pizza to warm up the apt. if it got too cold. Only other thing I could think of was drinking lots of warm tea or coffee to stay warm. Any thoughts, tips , suggestions? Many thanks. Wear more than one set of clothes. Do you have space blankets? Of you don't try to get some, sleeping bags are good to stay warm in. It will also save on the inverter power source. Having gas sure is a help, do you have water put back? Food quick to warm up is easy, soup is filling and gives a warm feeling. Hot chocolate is nice. Make sure you have a lamp and lamp oil, or long lasting candles, that are in a safe container. Haven't you been through any show storm in the south, I sure have. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 26778867 United States11/04/2012 10:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i had a wood stove when i lived up north..with a solar backup for the fan. but yeah, in the city i doubt that would be legal. like others said.. wool & layers are a must for that climate. hat, socks & boots..get the best you can afford. i always kept a bunch of sterno type stoves & a few cases of chemical hand warmers, they work good on feet too. know how to create fire and keep multiple options on hand. cold is unforgiving, fall asleep at the wrong time/place & its over |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 27010404 United States11/04/2012 10:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m from the south and now that I’m living in NYC, don’t have any experience with this impending scenario. I have plenty of basic preps food, batteries, etc. on hand. But would like some tips/advise on how to prepare and especially what to do to stay warm if we lose power. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27010404 Have a new 1500 watt inverter and just bought a deep cycle marine battery. Also bought a throw size electric blanket that uses 180 watts. Was thinking of using the inverter for the electric blanket to stay warm. I think that might give me 18 hours of warmth, but I’m not sure about that. Will also try to keep my iphone and laptop juiced up with the inverter if possible. Have a gas stove and oven, so maybe I could bake bread or pizza to warm up the apt. if it got too cold. Only other thing I could think of was drinking lots of warm tea or coffee to stay warm. Any thoughts, tips , suggestions? Many thanks. Wear more than one set of clothes. Do you have space blankets? Of you don't try to get some, sleeping bags are good to stay warm in. It will also save on the inverter power source. Having gas sure is a help, do you have water put back? Food quick to warm up is easy, soup is filling and gives a warm feeling. Hot chocolate is nice. Make sure you have a lamp and lamp oil, or long lasting candles, that are in a safe container. Haven't you been through any show storm in the south, I sure have.. Nope..no, snow storms in the Florida Keys...can't get much further south then that.. |
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