California Blackouts | Winter Heating Problem Arises

There are great ways to stay warm even without electricity. Be wise about it to stay safe and comfortable. 

Add more layers to your clothes. Thermal underwear can become your best friend. Wear one then put on more shirts than usual, a pair of thick socks, a jacket, and a hat that covers your ears. This will help trap body heat so you can stay warm even without access to proper heating repair. 

Stay in closed rooms. Stay in a room with fewer windows and preferably a small one. Have your family huddle in the area and make sure that both windows and the door are shut and sealed so everyone's body heat is trapped. It will warm up every member of the family. Be sure to close unused rooms as well. Stay away from the parts of the house where the wind is coming from.

Blinds, curtains, and towels can help. Make use of those fancy curtains hanging by the windows. Pin them by the wall around the window so cold air won't seep through the glass. If you don't have curtains, make use of heavy blankets. You can also use towels to help block the cold. Roll them up and position them under the doors to cover the small openings. Make sure to cover any visible gaps you can see where cold air can possibly pass through. 

Indulge in a warm drink. Hydrate yourself while staying warm by drinking warm liquid such as a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, calming tea, or a tasty soup. Constantly take in warm drinks to prevent your body temperature from dropping. 

Sleeping bags, indoor tents. Yes, take out your outdoor tent and set it up inside, probably in the living room or any room in the house with enough space. The enclosed space provided by the tent will trap body heat. Sleeping bags are best at night. Ordinary blankets may not be enough to normalize your body temperature, but sleeping bags can trap every bit of body heat.

Preventive blackouts are out of our control. But it doesn’t mean we can’t do something about the situation to survive the winter cold. Challenging times like this require a sound and fully operational home heating service. It’s always better to have a reliable furnace than deal with a sudden breakdown when the power is finally back.