BUCKHORN CLIFFS

Scenario · 14 entries

Winter storm

Cold, ice, closed roads, and often no power.

A winter storm stacks problems: the power drops, the roads close, and the house starts losing heat. The plan is to shrink the living space, hold heat, keep water from freezing, and stay off the roads.

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Master guideStaying Warm and Sheltered When the Heat Goes OutWhat to do when the furnace or the grid is down: close off one room, layer, add safe backup heat, avoid carbon monoxide, protect pipes and roof, and handle a heat wave.Open the full page Master guideBlackout guideWhat to do in the first 45 minutes, the first 3 days, and beyond: water, food order, heat, power, comms, and medical.Open the full page Master guideCooking, Fuel and Fire When the Power or Gas Is OffWhat to eat first, how to cook with no power or gas, where each stove is safe, how long fuels keep, how to make fire, and the safety gear and spare parts behind it all.Open the full page
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Formulas 3

Cooking, Fuel and Fire · Formula Petroleum jelly fire starters (cotton balls) Burn time: 4-8 min / ball; Fuel: petroleum jelly; Fiber: cotton / lint Hazardous Medical · Formula Petroleum jelly skin barrier Petroleum jelly doesn't heal wounds; it creates an occlusive barrier that locks in moisture and blocks irritants from reaching damaged skin. Hazardous Medical · Formula Skin protectant and moisturizer (glycerin salve) Cracked hands, split heels, and raw knuckles slow you down and invite infection. Hazardous

Supplies 1

Warmth and Shelter · Supply Wool for survival clothing and blankets Absorbs up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp

Skills 1

Water · Skill Winterize an RV water system Bypass the hot water tank, then run every faucet until antifreeze is visible

Guides 9

Power and Light · Guide Blackout guide: first 45 minutes, first 3 days, and beyond Fill every container with water first; a bathtub holds 40 to 80 gallons Kits and Planning · Guide Car survival kit (two-bag setup) Two canvas bags: large for trunk or under the back seat, small for the glove box Power and Light · Guide Home backup power system (ETHOS battery and LUXPower inverter) 3 x 48V ETHOS 5.12kWh modules (15.3kWh) with a LUXPower 12kW hybrid inverter Power and Light · Guide Off-grid solar power setup under $850 EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic (1024Wh) plus Zoupw 400W panel, combined under $850 Power and Light · Guide Power outage gear checklist Pick: Anker 548 Power Bank, 60,000mAh, over 10 full device charges Warmth and Shelter · Guide Staying warm with limited gear (mild or warm climates) Manage heat loss first: block wind and insulate underneath you before adding layers Cooking, Fuel and Fire · Guide Storing and using propane for self-sufficiency Propane has an indefinite shelf life; store tanks upright, secured, and ventilated Medical · Guide Winter immune supplements: vitamin D3/K2, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium D3/K2 with your largest meal; zinc on an empty stomach; split vitamin C and magnesium Warmth and Shelter · Guide Wood stove installation through a ceiling and roof (DIY) Took less than 10 hours at a total cost of $2,682, using 6" DuraVent pipe