My Top 10 Survival Tips If Your Power Goes Out In The Winter

Don’t Get Offended This Is My Damn List (No Particular Order)

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1. Have Some Candles Or Flashlights Available That Can Provide A Source Of Light
2. With No Heat Coming Into Your Home, Dress In Layers
3. Try To Keep Your Refrigerator Closed As Long As Possible So The Cold Air Won’t Escape
4. Familiarize Yourself With How To Make Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches
5. Even With No Power, Don’t Forget You Can Charge Your Phone In Your Car
6. If You Have Curtains On Your Windows, Close Them To Block Out Cold Air
7. If You Have A Generator, Use It
8. Have Some Movies Loaded On Your Laptop Or iPad To Watch- Try not to use your phone to watch movies because you want your phone to have power.
9. If It Gets Too Cold, Retreat To A Family Or Friends Home If Available
10. Learn How To Disengage Your Garage Door In Case You Need To Leave

An ice storm here that knocked out our power for over 8 hours inspired this story. Most of you already know these things, but if not, please take note so you can survive if your power goes out.

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