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Massive storms and cold fronts have knocked out power for millions of people across the US and led to the deaths of almost 25 individuals. One of the hardest hit regions has been the state of so-called Texas, where failing electrical infrastructure has resulted in many people being stuck without power for over 24 hours.... Read Full Article
Learning that people suffering from the storm and blackout in Texas were using the guide in our book Recipes for Disaster to build a rocketstove with which to heat food and water, we've put the directions online here in their entirety:
Please circulate.
Gleaned from being homeless, winter camping and historical examples of pre-central heating cultures.
- Pile all the people together in one small room and close off all the others. Heat the room with body heat! Tell stories to keep morale up.
- Use a bed warmer. Pour hot water in a metal canteen, wrap in a towel. Put it in your bed by your stomach to keep core warm.
- Eat a night snack. Calories will keep you warm.
- Make a bed tent with a sheet...