Winter Storms and Power Outages: Surviving Extended Disruptions
Learn how to survive long winter power outages this January 2026. Find tips on staying warm, food, water, and communication during storms.
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Many people survived power outages for up to 7 days during recent winter storms. This is longer than many expected.
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It was so cold on the platform while I was waiting for the train that I now have to push my super-old i7 to the max — that way I can warm my hands while typing on the laptop at the same time. 😄
#wintercommute #trainlife #coldmorning #commuterlife #techlife #oldlaptop #i7 #workonthego #digitalnomad #officeanywhere #geeklife #staywarm #dailygrind
Hamburg is currently giving us a masterclass in Arctic living! ❄️
After the heavy snowfall, we’ve shifted into a deep freeze with a "feels like" temperature of -13 °C. It’s the kind of weather where your coffee turns into an ice block before you can even take a sip. ☕️🧊 While the city looks like a stunning frosted postcard, the "warning of icy surfaces" is no joke – stay safe out there!
What’s your secret to surviving a Hamburg deep freeze?
Saturday, January 31, 2026
"They are not very interested:" – Russia halts POW exchanges --We are all used to this; Inside one of Kyiv’s hardest-hit buildings this winter -- The illusion of a ceasefire in Ukraine -- Russia attacks passenger bus in Kherson Oblast, killing 1, injuring 5 ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/saturday-january-31-2026/
A single mom from Michigan shared 5 frugal tips for keeping her home warm during brutal winters
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/single-mom-frugal-home-heating-tips
It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?
"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
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This cold
I know this, it’s familiar.
Don’t give in. #StayHydrated and #StayWarm
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Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday, #LowTech, #StayWarm !
First time in my life that I ever got an ice cream headache just from breathing!
#Tennessee Emergency Management - Sheltering
"The shelters below have been established by local counties for those who may be in need. For further assistance, please contact your local emergency management agency.
Please check the notes for the location you are visiting as days and hours of operation may vary. For more detailed information, click the icon on the map."
List of shelters and map:
https://www.tn.gov/tema/ready-tn/tennessee-shelters.html
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#Tennessee / #Virginia / #Kentucky - #WarmingShelters across the region as winter storm sets in
Faith Little
Sat, January 24, 2026
Tenn./Va/Ky. (WJHL) — "Warming shelters have been made available across the region this weekend as a frigid winter storm is expected to pass through the Tri-Cities."
[At the link below,] viewers can find a list of confirmed shelters and information regarding them compiled by News Channel 11:"
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/list-warming-shelters-across-region-111257834.html
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#Kentucky - #CatholicActionCenter opens #WarmingShelter for #homeless ahead of #WinterStorm
#MotherTeresaShelter provides refuge for single, #unhoused individuals
By WKYT News Staff and Alyssa Williams
Published: Jan. 24, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - "With bitterly cold temperatures hitting Kentucky, community advocates are working to ensure those living on the streets have a warm place to go.
"The Catholic Action Center has opened an impromptu warming shelter for single, unhoused individuals who need somewhere to go ahead of the winter storm.
"Ginny Ramsey with the Catholic Action Center said the space is the Mother Teresa Shelter, which is located toward the back of the Catholic Action Center on Goodwin Drive.
"She said this part of the building hasn’t been serving a purpose recently, so Thursday, she and other Catholic Action Center members wanted to provide this service.
Cold weather already causing injuries
"The Catholic Action Center placed several unhoused people in hotels, but Ramsey said she knows it’s impossible to get everyone taken care of.
"Ramsey said she believes this is the city’s only #WarmingShelter open for those who are currently homeless, and she’s hopeful that word will get out about it because she worries what will happen if people are out on the streets much longer.
" 'We have found so many people this week who already have damage from the cold. Some of them have already been pretty — we’ve had to take some to the hospital. We’ve had to bring some to get them warmed up, we know the damage going on out there,' Ramsey said.
"The warming shelter opened at noon Saturday and will be open until noon Tuesday."
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Braving -30°C feels like an Arctic expedition! In these extreme conditions, finding solace in a captivating book or inspiring movie soundtrack becomes essential for maintaining comfort and wellbeing. Remember to dress warmly and keep that positive outlook! 😊 #WinterVibes #StayWarm
Cold air is rolling into the East Coast ❄️
Snow, wind, all the cozy vibes incoming.
Perfect timing to learn a new word about being warm, close, and comfy…
aka snuggle 🐶🧸
Chloe’s already practicing it in her sleep, with her favorite toy, obviously.
I’ll be teaching it in today’s Hebrew lesson — because some words just feel like winter.
Grab a blanket, find your cozy buddy, and come learn with me 🤍
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Make sure you have working battery-operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if you use this method...
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