Folks. The temps are going down down down this weekend. In Appalachia, where we are, we are expecting sub-zero wind chills for the first time in decades for this time of year. As you know, the entire country is going to be dangerously cold. Please plan accordingly.
1. Outdoor faucets shut off from the inside and drained. Hoses drained.
2. All of your animals will be at risk. Make sure you can provide them water, and a way to keep warm.
3. YOU will be at risk. Layer your clothing. It may be icy, so take extra care when you go outside, and only do so if absolutely necessary. You can get frostbite in minutes. Layer your clothing and wear gloves or mittens. Let someone know you are going out and when you expect to be back. Also try to stay close to home. Having your truck or car break down when you are 10 miles from your house will be a life-endangering experience. If you must go out, pack some provisions in your vehicle, including a blanket or two, food and water.
4. Expect the power to go out. Can you keep your house warm? You might kick the heat up extra high before going to bed Friday night (I know it’s expensive). At least, if the power goes out, your home will stay warm for longer. Got firewood?
5. Store several gallons of water, again in case the power goes out. Have a way to make coffee and food. Can you go 5 days without power?
6. Do you have any neighbors, friends or family who might be especially vulnerable? Check on them, and have a plan to help them if necessary.
It’s going to be an especially dangerous weekend, especially for areas that don’t normally get this cold. Make certain you have gas for your generator, let your faucets drip, maybe put some cardboard up against the windows for added insulation.
Please be safe and take care.
I’m in the KC area. We are expecting wind chill the next 2 days 30-40 below zero. Took both days off. My job is not worth being out in that garbage. Be safe all, Merry Christmas!
I’m in Northern Alabama. Expected temp range is 7 -23 degrees. Take care all and take precautions -- an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Disconnect all hoses from faucets outside. Let your water drip through the night so your pipes don’t freeze. Make sure your animals have water that has not frozen.
Nice reminders, Many thanks!
If you don’t know what to do, then you have no excuse. It’s gonna be cold.
“48-hour animation of wind chill from HRRR model.
Pink is -30°F or colder. That’s a large chunk of real estate with dangerous, deadly cold.”
https://twitter.com/RyanMaue/status/1605690474588565504?cxt=HHwWgMCj0da-x8gsAAAA
Watching this thing drop down on https://www.ventusky.com/. Not anything I’m familiar with, nor will experience on this home front in the AZ desert, but I’m genuinely hoping folks have taken wise precautions. I was imagining what I’d do myself, utilizing my Rocky Mountain zone hunting gear mostly. Y’all be smart- asking the Lord for His hedging and guidance for the flock.
Not every event like this is weather warfare. However, one should be aware that it is the crown jewel of the military industrial complex. They can attack you without you knowing it. Then they can use it to once again prove climate change must be addressed. Will that be their next excuse to lock us down?