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How can I protect my house from blizzards?

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If you are designing your house from scratch, keep in mind that it should withstand harsh weather. Equip it to survive when there is a shortage of resources, like power, water, or fuel.

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What precautions can I take before a blizzard?

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Upgrade the insulation of your house. Remove old branches from trees that can fall near the building. Keep carbon monoxide and smoke detectors with a battery backup. Check that the water lines are insulated. Also, confirm that the heating systems are working.

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What do I do if something is on fire in a blizzard?

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If you do not have an extinguisher, try to find a blanket or rag and put it out with that (ie. smother the flame).

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What kind of food should I eat during a blizzard?

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Canned foods and foods that don't require an oven or microwave. Basically, food that's already prepared. If you've lost power, consider eating those refrigerated foods that might spoil the quickest.

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What should I do if my power goes out?

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You should keep a flashlight and batteries on hand, as well as candles and a lighter.

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If I'm alone in the wilderness, how would I build a snow fort?

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Get yourself out of the wind and dig a cave in the snow, packing the walls and ceiling till they're hard and firm. Create a shelf off the floor to lay on (so you'll be resting above the coldest air).

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What do I do when I am inside a business building?

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Stay inside of the building and call the city or the fire department and call a loved one to let them know that you are okay and what is happening.

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Would building an igloo help with survival?

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Yes and no. The Igloo can be a source of shelter and warmth, but the snow will melt from your body heat if you do not make the walls and ceiling pretty thick.

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What should I do if I have no food?

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You can last about 3 weeks without food, you need to eat snow because without water you`ll die in three days.

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How do I get wood in a blizzard?

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Plan to chop wood beforehand and have it easily accessible. If that is not possible, you can break down and burn wood furniture.

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Are there blizzard sirens like tornado sirens? What do they sound like?

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In the United States they use the same siren. The tornado siren is just a siren for severe inclement weather, they will use that siren for a blizzard as well.

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How do I survive a blizzard if I can't find my way home?

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Go to the nearest shelter/building. If there isn't one, try building a shelter.

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Where do I go during a blizzard?

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An interior room on the ground floor is the best place to stay warm. Be sure to take blankets and food in case the electricity goes off.

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