Winter storm Prep and Handling (once it hits)

[w0nderer]

Line up:

Sleeping bags
blankets
sleeping pads or foam pads (to sleep on)
close off other rooms to keep one room heated
plastic and tape (one extra layer on windows)
shovels or e-tools
water
food
FUEL (light, cooking, and heat) remember running a kerosene, propane/butane, or coleman lantern/heater...open a window a little bit


a little late now to do the big prep
i remember we did a thread a couple of year back for Sandy

[Renew Deal]

1. Beer and Birth Control

[w0nderer]

2. that's what i said for Sandy! n/t

[Cassiopeia]

3. Water for toilet flushing

Especially important if on well water.

[w0nderer]

4. and if loose power...heat

oil to put on water, plastic wrap to cover toilet in
bucket and cat litter or sawdust (kitty litter smells less) for improvised toilet

[Autumn Colors]

5. a bucket to bring in snow to melt for that purpose (nt)

[catnhatnh]

6. This is very close to an automobile kit

which you should definitely have if driving in a storm. Always prudent but in big storms it can be a matter of life or death...

[w0nderer]

7. winter survival is winter survival

just modifies a little to mode of transportation and area

for car i'd add map, compass, cellphone, charger (12v or better still crank)
radio (2 way) snow chains, and potentially a bag a tent and sleeping bag

then again 2 wheels in, 4 wheels out
and don't drive in snowstorms unless emergency (and a hot dog craving or work meeting isn't one)