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Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 06:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | REPORT: Feds Preparing For Widespread Power Outages Across USA... Thread: REPORT: Feds Preparing For Widespread Power Outages Across USA... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 16183260 United States 12/18/2017 07:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So let's say it's sub zero temperature and suddenly your power goes out! And possibly it's out for days or longer! Quoting: Justin Case 71919690 And for worst case scenerio lets add: you got no tap water (because the pumps dont work), no household LPG (because the pumps dont work), Shops close as the tills don't work, A curfew is introduced to reduce theft What can Average Joe do to prepare for this on a budget? The obvious is: water storage and purification, food storage, Blankets, A woodburning stove, hunting gear, solar panel and battery, toilet paper (never under-estimate) wind up radio/torch Please contribute useful tips only as it just might be relevant!!! Lots of bullets and gasoline. Also make for good bartering |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So let's say it's sub zero temperature and suddenly your power goes out! And possibly it's out for days or longer! Quoting: Justin Case 71919690 And for worst case scenerio lets add: you got no tap water (because the pumps dont work), no household LPG (because the pumps dont work), Shops close as the tills don't work, A curfew is introduced to reduce theft What can Average Joe do to prepare for this on a budget? The obvious is: water storage and purification, food storage, Blankets, A woodburning stove, hunting gear, solar panel and battery, toilet paper (never under-estimate) wind up radio/torch Please contribute useful tips only as it just might be relevant!!! Lots of bullets and gasoline. Also make for good bartering Yep! plus tobacco and whiskey :) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | State-wide power outage in Arizona? Thread: State-wide power outage in Arizona? Just type in power outage into GLP search! Somethings a foot! [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
jake User ID: 75982184 United States 12/18/2017 07:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Light candle open wine get drunk handled Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance! Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes." |
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jake User ID: 75982184 United States 12/18/2017 07:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Open another bottle of wine light another candle get even drunker.. Been thru 7 hurricanes... losing power is no biggy. Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance! Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes." |
CrazyMama73 User ID: 75542102 Canada 12/18/2017 07:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This happens often in parts of Canada. My folks had power out for 12 days.. which caused them to not have any running water as their well pump didn't work. They did use their wood burning stove, which was a good thing considering you want to prevent pipes from freezing. They used their BBQ to cook. They had extra water stored and a few solar panels that they used to keep their phones and lap top charged. They now have a propane generator in case it happens again this year. They also have a French Press, as they hate instant coffee and didn't like being stuck with it the last winter storm. Lots of paper plates and tin foil, as you don't want to be dealing with having to heat up water to wash dishes. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Open another bottle of wine light another candle get even drunker.. Been thru 7 hurricanes... losing power is no biggy. Lol ok :) And losing power is no biggy as long as it comes back! So for the official list: 1 bottle of wine and a candle (per day) Thing is if you had no power for 6 months you would need to store 183 bottles of wine!!!! And maybe a bit of food |
CrazyMama73 User ID: 75542102 Canada 12/18/2017 07:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Open another bottle of wine light another candle get even drunker.. Been thru 7 hurricanes... losing power is no biggy. Losing power when it is -30 Degrees Celsius is a biggy. Unfortunately it is common where we live, but when it happens the first time, you learn quick. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This happens often in parts of Canada. My folks had power out for 12 days.. which caused them to not have any running water as their well pump didn't work. They did use their wood burning stove, which was a good thing considering you want to prevent pipes from freezing. They used their BBQ to cook. They had extra water stored and a few solar panels that they used to keep their phones and lap top charged. Quoting: CrazyMama73 They now have a propane generator in case it happens again this year. They also have a French Press, as they hate instant coffee and didn't like being stuck with it the last winter storm. Lots of paper plates and tin foil, as you don't want to be dealing with having to heat up water to wash dishes. Thanks, good info! |
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CrazyMama73 User ID: 75542102 Canada 12/18/2017 07:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So let's say it's sub zero temperature and suddenly your power goes out! And possibly it's out for days or longer! Quoting: Justin Case 71919690 And for worst case scenerio lets add: you got no tap water (because the pumps dont work), no household LPG (because the pumps dont work), Shops close as the tills don't work, A curfew is introduced to reduce theft What can Average Joe do to prepare for this on a budget? The obvious is: water storage and purification, food storage, Blankets, A woodburning stove, hunting gear, solar panel and battery, toilet paper (never under-estimate) wind up radio/torch Please contribute useful tips only as it just might be relevant!!! Some things that help when power is out and it is below 0.. Hotshot foot and hand warmers, dry shampoo, big tubs of Cristco can be used as a long lasting candle as well as for cooking. Having a portable loo and kitty litter is handy. When power is out and water is no longer running, you need some where to go.. Lots of paper plates and tin foil. Have a shit load more wood for burning, as you will go through lots trying to keep your home warm enough to not let your pipes burst... Camp stove to make quick cups of coffee/soup ect. Lots of candles and flashlights.. Using solar lights from outside work great for indoor lighting.. |
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jake User ID: 75982184 United States 12/18/2017 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Open another bottle of wine light another candle get even drunker.. Been thru 7 hurricanes... losing power is no biggy. Lol ok :) And losing power is no biggy as long as it comes back! So for the official list: 1 bottle of wine and a candle (per day) Thing is if you had no power for 6 months you would need to store 183 bottles of wine!!!! And maybe a bit of food who needs food when you have 20 cases of wine in the garage Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance! Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes." |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Open another bottle of wine light another candle get even drunker.. Been thru 7 hurricanes... losing power is no biggy. Losing power when it is -30 Degrees Celsius is a biggy. Unfortunately it is common where we live, but when it happens the first time, you learn quick. agreed! so what did you learn? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So let's say it's sub zero temperature and suddenly your power goes out! And possibly it's out for days or longer! Quoting: Justin Case 71919690 And for worst case scenerio lets add: you got no tap water (because the pumps dont work), no household LPG (because the pumps dont work), Shops close as the tills don't work, A curfew is introduced to reduce theft What can Average Joe do to prepare for this on a budget? The obvious is: water storage and purification, food storage, Blankets, A woodburning stove, hunting gear, solar panel and battery, toilet paper (never under-estimate) wind up radio/torch Please contribute useful tips only as it just might be relevant!!! Some things that help when power is out and it is below 0.. Hotshot foot and hand warmers, dry shampoo, big tubs of Cristco can be used as a long lasting candle as well as for cooking. Having a portable loo and kitty litter is handy. When power is out and water is no longer running, you need some where to go.. Lots of paper plates and tin foil. Have a shit load more wood for burning, as you will go through lots trying to keep your home warm enough to not let your pipes burst... Camp stove to make quick cups of coffee/soup ect. Lots of candles and flashlights.. Using solar lights from outside work great for indoor lighting.. Good info thanks! :) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75944139 United States 12/18/2017 07:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Mylar emergency blanket material, large roll big enough to make an indoor tent and a sleeping bag. flash lights, solar lights, candles, deck of cards, books, paper plates bowels towels etc, emergency cook stove with alt fuels, little jet stoves. I have cooked over candles many times, practice a bit so you are ready. Wool blankets and socks, and warm clothing. You will need to keep your water in your warmest space to keep it from freezing. Potty 5 gal bucket |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 74327592 United Kingdom 12/18/2017 07:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Mylar emergency blanket material, large roll big enough to make an indoor tent and a sleeping bag. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75944139 flash lights, solar lights, candles, deck of cards, books, paper plates bowels towels etc, emergency cook stove with alt fuels, little jet stoves. I have cooked over candles many times, practice a bit so you are ready. Wool blankets and socks, and warm clothing. You will need to keep your water in your warmest space to keep it from freezing. Potty 5 gal bucket hey thanks :) Add ALL of this to the list! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 75944139 United States 12/18/2017 08:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When I would be way too cold I would hold a short candle under the covers in a coffee can with vents cut in and a rack on top to prevent the covers from falling in and burning. You do not want to sleep with it. I would also heat empty heavy pans over the candles and put on my cold feet and hands. I would also heat water for hot water bottles. \ Add hot water bottles to emergency list. |
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