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пятница, 29 августа 2014 г.

Emergency Preparedness And How To Handle Heating And Lighting

By Eric Holm


Having an effective emergency preparedness plan in place can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a disaster. It is important to know what to do if the house loses power during the winter and it is no longer possible to keep the home warm. Anyone stuck in a broken down car in the middle of winter is at risk of developing painful frostbite or life threatening hypothermia if there is no way to get warm.

One way to be prepared for this emergency is to invest in some quality solar heating blankets. Store blankets in the home and car for any situation when you need heat fast.

When the home heating systems fails, it may not be possible to get it repaired immediately. There may be situations where you are stuck for hours, or even days, without heat. This can be a seriously dangerous situation depending on how cold it is outside. It is important to think about every family member and his or her ability to deal with the cold. Solar sleeping bags and blankets can offer an effective solution for a variety of problems regardless of weather conditions. This type of blanket will keep you warm by trapping body heat underneath it. Cover up with this type of blanket and you will be warm in no time at all. These blankets can be equally helpful on a hot day. A solar blanket placed over the car window will deflect the rays of the sun and keep the interior of the vehicle cooler.

Also available for your heating in an emergency situation needs is a portable water heater. Portable water heaters connect to your garden hose and heat the water in a matter of seconds using propane. This can be useful for many reasons, but think of the hot cocoa producing capabilities on a cold night without heat. The pump runs on a rechargeable battery, so make sure you have the ability to recharge.

Other supplies can be helpful if you need an alternative source of heat in your car or home. Instant warming packs work just like the ice packs kept in most first aid kits. The packet warms up when the material inside is activated and it can be used to keep the hands or feet warm. When the power goes out you will also be in need of light. Store several flashlights in a central location and make sure you have extra batteries. Take the time to come up with an emergency plan before you need it and you will be glad you did.




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