Brother and Sister Bickham have provided us with these tips for staying warm during our first challenge.
· Solar Heat: An appreciable amount of heat can be gained through large windows on the southern side of the house
· Heat Packs / Hand Pocket Warmers: These heat packs / hand pocket warmers can usually be found in the "camping" section of your local drug store and are really recommended for such emergencies. They only cost a dollar or so and work well for small areas.
· Rice Packs: "Two pounds of rice placed in a pillow case and tied, is not only great for aches and pains, but will stay warm for long periods, especially if kept under goose down quilts. Since microwaves differ, start heating - 1st 2 minutes, then 30 second intervals, thereafter, refrain from getting wet, and be careful not to burn.
· Heated Bricks If you have a gas oven or fireplace, you can heat bricks up to a high temperature. If you have an electric oven and expect a power outage, you can warm the bricks up as a precaution. Remove the bricks when they are warm, but still touchable. Bricks hold warmth for a long time, sometimes days. You can wrap these bricks in towels and warm up your bed.
· Hot water: Filling your bathtub with hot water will help if your power isn't out for long.
· Beds may be the safest, warmest place. Use of adequate blankets and coverings to trap and conserve vital body heat, and several people in the same bed can share heat.
Word of Caution: Do not use charcoal in your home. It produces carbon monoxide.
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