It will take special knowledge and preparation in order to survive a winter blizzard. If you live in an area where a blizzard could occur, it is crucial that you have this knowledge.
You may find yourself in the scary predicament of actually needing to use this knowledge. There are several different things you should know depending on whether you are stuck outside, in a car, or in a home during a blizzard.
If you are stuck outside, your life is seriously in danger. The first thing you should do is find shelter immediately.
Even if the actual temperature is not too extremely cold, the high winds will make it feel extremely cold. If your core body temperature falls to low, you will suffer from hypothermia which will cause you enter the near death arena.
You may also suffer from frostbite. This condition may cause you to have to get amputations later, if you survive.
If you cannot find shelter, try to light a small fire. This may not be possible in snow drifts and extreme winds, but it will help keep you warm and it will help you dry your clothing.
Another option is to dig a small snow cave. Think about the igloos used as housing in Alaska.
Snow caves can provide protection from high winds and cold temperatures. While it will still be cold, it will not be as cold as if you are exposed to the outside temperatures.
It is also very important that you stay hydrated. However, you should not eat the snow.
Melt the snow before you eat it. Put the snow in some kind of container and put it in your clothing, but not next to your skin.
This may be warm enough to melt the snow, but it will not cause you to freeze to death. These methods are your best chance of surviving outdoors.
If you are stuck in a car or truck, you are in much better condition. The first rule you should follow is that you should never leave the vehicle.
The vehicle provides you protection from overexposure to the cold. It is also more likely that you will be found if you are with your vehicle.
A person is much smaller than a car or a truck. The car or truck can also be run for short times to provide you heat.
However, crack open a window so that you receive fresh air. Otherwise, you run the risk of breathing too many fumes.
These things can also kill you. Even in the small space try to keep moving.
Even clapping your hands, stomping your feet, and so forth can help tremendously. Moving around every hour is essential to keeping your blood flowing.
In addition, try to keep your spirits up. If you fall into despair you will make increasingly bad decisions and you will not improve your chances of survival.
If you are at home, you are in the best shape by far. If the electricity goes out you will be able to use the back source of heat cautiously.
Children should be kept far away from it in case it is not actually in working condition. Fireplaces and kerosene heaters do not properly work without the correct ventilation.
Try to conserve heat by closing off the unnecessary rooms in the home. Try to let as little air as possible leak from the room.
Allow the sun to come through the windows as this will add heat, but close off the windows at night as they will only allow the heat to escape. At home you will also have access to food storage if you are properly prepared.
Food storage is essential to surviving hundreds of various disasters. However, food is also important for keeping your body temperature up.
There are many different methods and types of food through which you can create food storage. It is simply important that you have one.
Freeze dried food, canned food, and other kinds will all help you survive a disaster. Make sure that you include water in your food storage.
The general rule is that you should keep at least one gallon of water per person per day. This water should cover cooking and hygiene needs.
Keeping your body well fed and hydrated will help you avoid illness despite the cold. By keeping these things in mind and properly preparing to the best of you ability, you will be able to survive the winter blizzards that come your way.
Author Resource:-
Jack R. Landry is an accomplished expert in family preparedness and has been giving seminars for over 15 years. He recommends that everyone have on hand an Emergency Food Storage in case of any emergency or disaster.
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