/ first_moves
Do these first
/ failure_mode
How this plan fails
Carbon monoxide can kill silently. Do not run generators, grills, camp stoves, or vehicles in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces.
/ avoid
Do not spend your first mistake here
- Using a gas oven, grill, or generator as indoor heat.
- Letting sweat soak base layers during heavy work.
Cold punishes delay. Once fingers are numb, shoelaces, zippers, radios, and first aid all get harder.
Start with dryness. Change wet socks, get off wet ground, block wind, and keep a dry layer for sleeping. Add insulation to the head, hands, feet, and neck. If you must do heavy work, vent before sweating and add layers again when you stop.
Safe heat is narrow. Fuel-burning equipment belongs outside unless it is specifically designed and installed for indoor use. Keep carbon monoxide alarms working and move to a warming center, neighbor, or public site before the house becomes a medical problem.
Winter planning is humble: dry, visible, insulated, ventilated, and early to safer warmth.