Arctic cold snap!

coinzero · 2014-01-05T17:59:36Z

Well all across north america people are experiencing an Arctic cold snap and just how long this might last is up to debate. None the less, I found something kinda funny of tv. People flocking to store to pick up electric heaters. I was wondering how many people on here have wood stoves either hooked up and ready to go, or one on stand by that with no power can be hooked up in a hurry. I fall into the second category on this one. I have a large wood stove in the basement that I was rigged to go out the basement window and up to about 5 feet above my roof line. I believe this is of great benefit especially with the wood pile I can run all winter with. If the power goes out, I think I have only about a week or so at max on generator power, I have multiply oil lamps and spare wicks and a good amount of bulk oil. I have a good small shop with lots of coolers I can store all my freeze foods if needs be. The household has about 3 very warm blankets per person and good stockpile of food and water. Do you feel, if at 2am tomorrow morning the power went out would you be prepared enough to last over a month or two on just what you have on your property. Lets say the snow fell hard and covered everything, all roads closed.

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14/01/2014 9:57 pm

As someone pointed out once, You do have to be carefull with this. If you cover the heat pump and then the power comes back on wile you are away....a really good survival idea suddenly becomes a potential fire hazard. I cant see it happening fast though so its still a great idea. Just needs some monitoring or an unplug.

I have a Tactical Harness and I have a Tool Belt. The Tool Belt is more Useful.

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