We've been talking a lot lately about harsh winter weather; we expect winter weather each year, yet it’s still unpredictable. Icy roads, flights canceled, extreme cold, and disrupted water services are only a few of the possibilities when winter gets particularly vicious. Another example of winter trouble comes from North Texas, where the city of Jacksboro was almost completely without a
natural gas supply to heat houses and public buildings for some 1,200 customers.
A local CBS affiliate reports that liquid in the pipes caused pilot lights to go out and gas to build up in the lines. Whatever the cause, however, the result was a city-wide shutdown of Jacksboro’s gas supply. And just in time for below freezing temperatures.
So if you weren't able to just adjust the thermostat when the temperature dropped to “uncomfortable,” would you know how to keep your home warm?
Our article on
emergency warmth includes some helpful tips for staying warm both at home and on the road. You can also Replace a great list of smart ways to keep a house warm without power at this
wiki, and some safety considerations when using non-traditional heating methods from the NC State Extension.
Your advice? What are your tips for staying warm without power?
Here’s wishing everyone a safe and warm winter!
--Stacey
