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save them the time and expense of making emergency calls later on.
While you wait for help, do the following to maintain a minimal heat level:
Use your alternate heat source.
Close off those rooms that are not absolutely needed.
Hang blankets over windows at night (let the sun shine in during the day). Stuff cracks around doors with rugs, newspapers, towels, or other such materials.
Prevent water pipes from bursting, using the techniques already described. Collect water for drinking and store in covered containers. Close the water inlet valve on the toilet and then flush to prevent freezing damage.
Don’t hesitate to ask for help if the situation starts to get out of control. Call a neighbor or a local soical or emergency service agency. Write those phone numbers down in advance and keep them handy.
Keeping Warm In A Cold House
When your house is without heat because of malfunctioning equipment, lack of fuel or any other reason, there are ways to preserve some of the house’s heat and stay relatively comfortable:
Dress warmly. Layers of protective clothing are more effective protection against cold than a single layer of thick clothing-entrapped, insulating air is warmed by body heat. The layers can be removed as needed to prevent perspiring and subsequent chill.
Eat well balanced, nutritional meals to allow the body to produce its own heat efficiently, especially quickenergy foods (raisins, other dried fruit).
Wear a hat, especially when sleeping under these emergency conditions. The body loses between half and three quarters of its heat through the head.
Use several lightweight blankets rather than one very heavy blanket for the most warmth while sleeping.
What To Have Handy
When a winter storm strikes or extra cold weather lingers for long periods, certain items and information are indispensible in an emergency or even under normal circumstances. A home energy emergency kit should include:
Phone numbers you can dial for help, your neighbors, the police, fire department and other community service organizations.
Emergency food and water supply. Store some food that does not require refrigeration or cooking. An ample supply oLdrinking water should be kept on hand.
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