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Winter Storm Elliott was a good reminder that even in urban areas sometimes nature is going to make a solid effort to kill you. Nature deserves our respect, and
by User23 4y ago
Winter Storm Elliott was a good reminder that even in urban areas sometimes nature is going to make a solid effort to kill you. Nature deserves our respect, and everyone should do some basic preparation for the potential hazards where they live.
How many people have road flares in their car? Or blankets? Or some sort of emergency heat source? These things don't take up much space, are cheap to acquire, and easy to maintain. They can save your life or someone else's.
- jessaustin 4y agoOr some sort of emergency heat source? Any automobile with adequate fuel is a fine source of heat. As long as you're not parked inside.
- User23 4y agoThe engine is your primary heat source. Your primary heat source failing is the emergency. Thus the need for an emergency source as a backup. Or at least a bivy sack or some other way to not freeze.