How to Safely<br />Keep Warm in<br />the Winter When<br />the Power is Out.<br />Millions of Americans were left devastated when <br />a deadly winter storm swept across the U.S. .<br />Many are struggling to stay warm without<br />power or heat in the frigid temperatures. .<br />Here are seven ways<br />to safely keep warm<br />in the winter when<br />your power goes out. .<br />1. Insulate<br />Your House, Use packaging tape, towels,<br />clothes and whatever you can<br />to cover cold air entryways. .<br />You can also cover your windows with curtains<br />and push your furniture up against exterior walls. .<br />2. Designate a<br />Main Living Space, Set up all activities in one room<br />of your house to retain heat.<br />Make sure you choose a room that<br />has the fewest windows and doors. .<br />3. Layer<br />Your Clothing, Wear layers of comfortable,<br />lightweight clothing to prevent<br />body heat from escaping. .<br />4. Carefully<br />Use Alternative<br />Heat Sources, Make sure anything you’re<br />using is safe for indoor use. .<br />Keep it away from anything flammable and<br />make sure it’s in a well-ventilated location. .<br />5. Stay Dry, Keep extra clothing on-hand<br />so that you can change out of wet<br />clothes as quickly as possible.<br />Perform short sessions of light exercise<br />to stay warm, but don’t do anything that’ll<br />cause you to excessively sweat.<br />6. Eat<br />and Drink, Your body needs<br />energy-providing food<br />to produce heat. .<br />Cold air is very dry,<br />so drinking plenty of<br />water is important to<br />prevent dehydration.<br />7. Stay Current<br />on Local News, Local officials will provide<br />information on warming centers<br />and best practices. .<br />It’s also important to keep in touch with community<br />members in case you need help or they do.
