How to Stay Warm Safely During a Winter Power Outage (Full Transcript)

[00:00:00] Speaker 1: If the storm knocks out power, how are you going to stay warm? Well, here's a checklist of what you can do. First, you want to check doors and windows. Make sure there's no drafty air coming through. You can even roll up a towel or blanket just like this. Place it under your door window to really block that drafty air. And of course, keep yourself covered with a warm blanket. You can even look into getting sleeping bags and keep interior doors closed to really trap in heat. And if you plan on using a fireplace, make sure it's been cleaned. Remove anything flammable away from the flames. And remember, never ever choose charcoal when you're indoors. Don't forget carbon monoxide safety. Now, this is incredibly important. Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home. If you're using a portable generator, that can give off carbon monoxide. Don't use it indoors or in closed spaces. And do not try to stay warm by running your car in your garage. That can be incredibly dangerous because of the carbon monoxide risks. If you use candles, just make sure you're using a proper holder. Remember to never leave open flames unattended and keep things flammable away from the candles. Think like blankets or towels.