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How to Survive a Winter Blackout

January 27, 2009

How to Survive a Winter Blackout

Instructions
Things You’ll Need:

Firewood
Canned food
Manual can opener
Bottled water
Generator
Fuel for generator

Planning Before Winter

Step 1:
Heating your home, or at least parts of it will be of primary concern in a winter blackout. A fireplace or wood-burning stove are the most common solutions. Keep a ready supply of firewood for emergencies.

Step 2:
Keep a [...]