Stay warmer, safely
Choose a room, dress in layers, and know when it's time to leave for a warmer place. No homemade flame heaters.
Be prepared. Not afraid.
When winter knocks out the power, have a plan.
Start with what you already own, find useful supplies at bargain stores, and know when paying more for a reliable safety item is worth it. Prepare a little at a time.
Start with 3 daysBuild toward 90Budget-conscious tips
No purchase required. Start with the free two-page printable, then choose the complete guide when you’re ready.
53-page digital PDF • Printable planning pages • Read at your own pace
Smart savings where you can. Dependable safety supplies where they matter. A plan you can actually use.
Clear advice for real life
You don't need to prepare for everything today.
You need to know what to do first. This guide helps you make sensible choices for your home, your family, and your budget.
Spend with a plan
Learn which useful basics to pick up at dollar stores, which safety items deserve a better-quality purchase, and what you may already own.
Make it manageable
Build your supplies in stages. Use printable checklists instead of trying to remember every little detail.
Your preparation roadmap
Four smaller goals. One calmer winter.
You do not need to buy everything at once. This plan starts small and gives you a clear next step when you're ready.
- 13 daysCover the basics: warmth, drinking water, food, light, and a way to reach people.
- 22 weeksAdd supplies a little at a time during your normal shopping trips.
- 330 daysBuild your backups and make a more complete home plan.
- 490 daysA longer-term preparation goal, never a reason to stay in an unsafe, unheated home.
“Getting ready is not about fear. It is about peace of mind.”
From the Winter Power Outage Survival Guide
The complete digital guide
Everything you need to start getting ready.
Written in plain language with practical ideas for households on a budget, including older adults and people who live alone.
- A first-hour plan for when the lights go out
- Ways to make one room more comfortable
- Food, water, lighting, phone, and medicine planning
- Dollar-store bargains, smarter splurges, and suggested supply costs
- Clear warnings about unsafe heating shortcuts
- Printable 3-day, 2-week, 30-day, and 90-day checklists
- Family, warm-room, and supply planning pages
Digital download. No physical book will be mailed.
A little help, on the house
Start free with your first-night checklist.
Get the free printable two-page checklist for before and during a winter outage. No purchase required.
FREE • PRINTABLE PDF
Before the Heat Goes Out
A calm first-night checklist
- Supplies to gather now
- Your first five steps if power goes out
- Important numbers to write down
- A reminder of what never to use for heat
BY KRISTA JOY VOSS
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Before you decide
Is this written for beginners?
Yes. It uses everyday language, step-by-step instructions, and printable lists. You don't need special equipment or experience to get started.
Do I have to buy 90 days of supplies?
No. The guide begins with just three days. The longer time frames are optional goals you can work toward slowly. Never stay in a dangerously cold home just because you have supplies.
Can this help someone older or living alone?
Yes. It includes a section about planning around mobility, medications, simple equipment, and a check-in buddy.
What will I receive when I buy?
A digital PDF with 53 pages, including printable checklists and planning pages. You can read it on a device or print pages you want to keep handy.
Will this tell me how to build a heater?
No. The guide specifically avoids dangerous homemade heating methods and explains why. It focuses on safer warmth, preparedness, and knowing when to seek a warm place.
Safety first: This is general preparedness information, not medical or emergency-services advice. If your home becomes dangerously cold, move to a safe, warm location. For immediate danger, call 911.