When a winter storm takes down a power line or a grid failure leaves a whole neighborhood dark, most families do the sensible thing and start looking for another way to stay warm and fed. The trouble is that many of the quickest fixes, such as running a generator in the garage, lighting a charcoal grill on the porch, or turning on the gas oven for heat, quietly create a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning inside the very rooms where people are trying to stay safe.
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Lessons I’ve Learned From A Recent Blizzard
The weather forecasts warned of possible ice ahead. As it was raining and getting colder on that Friday afternoon, my husband and I decided to head to the nearby Wal-Mart to grab some extra supplies and dry ice for our freezers in case of a power outage.
Be Prepared For Deadly Blizzards
A blizzard is a powerful, often destructive natural disaster. It is a severe snowstorm with high, sustained winds that can last for hours or days.