i heard several people froze to death due to the recent blizzard in the midwest

[Clocker]

i use to live in south dakota and i can relate. however, what i was suprise about when i saw the news is that some of the people who froze to death were relatively young.

i can not definitely say i would have survived or whatever. but i would chop down my entertainement center for fire if i had to.

Regardless, i know this happens every winter but i really do feel bad for them and my prayers are with those people who have died.

i mean what a horrible way to go

 

[xSauronx]

missed it. link?

 

[Clocker]

my wife told me about she said people froze to death from a blizzard in missouri

 

[FoBoT]

and some have died from carbon monoxide poisoning by burning stuff inside closed up homes

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/05/america/NA_GEN_US_Wintry_Weather.php

Temperatures stayed below freezing as hundreds of thousands waited for their electricity to be restored after a devastating winter storm that has been blamed for at least 19 deaths across the United States.

"This is not over. As long as the power is still out, there are still people at risk," said St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay on Monday.

The Missouri National Guard was sent to the area after Thursday's snow and ice storm to make sure people were surviving without electric light and heat.

 

[gamepad]

they died inside their homes?

 

[irishScott]

Could've been worse. At least they went numb before they died. Imagine being covered in Napalm, or drowning. Much more painful.

In any case, unless you have some sort of fire-starter (lighter, match, etc), it's extremely hard to get a fire going if you don't know what your doing. Especially in wet weather. That or they might have been buried in snow. Just speculation though. Have to see the story.

 

[FilmCamera]

The people who live in that area really should have kerosene heaters or something of the sort. And a plentiful supply of kerosene.

I remember having them when I was a kid when it was cold and it heated up my room quite nicely.

 

[FoBoT]

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/16151142.htm

 

[Clocker]

Believe it or not a doritos (chips) are good way to start a fire. That is how I usually start fires when camping or out in the wilderness.

 

[FilmCamera]

Originally posted by: Clocker
Believe it or not a doritos (chips) are good way to start a fire. That is how I usually start fires when camping or out in the wilderness.

A much better way:

Soak cotton balls in vaseline and take a bunch of them in a baggie with you. They will start fires in some of the worst weather possible, as long as you can provide some sort of shelter from wind/rain if it's bad. It's a key part to my survival kit.

 

[bobdelt]

better way... bring a gallon of gasoline and a small bomb with some starter logs

 

[imported_wicka]

Better way: don't live in South Dakota.

 

[ViviTheMage]

naw, we're champs up here.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: FilmCamera

Originally posted by: Clocker
Believe it or not a doritos (chips) are good way to start a fire. That is how I usually start fires when camping or out in the wilderness.

A much better way:

Soak cotton balls in vaseline and take a bunch of them in a baggie with you. They will start fires in some of the worst weather possible, as long as you can provide some sort of shelter from wind/rain if it's bad. It's a key part to my survival kit.

awesome. thanks.

 

[FilmCamera]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan

Originally posted by: FilmCamera

Originally posted by: Clocker
Believe it or not a doritos (chips) are good way to start a fire. That is how I usually start fires when camping or out in the wilderness.

A much better way:

Soak cotton balls in vaseline and take a bunch of them in a baggie with you. They will start fires in some of the worst weather possible, as long as you can provide some sort of shelter from wind/rain if it's bad. It's a key part to my survival kit.

awesome. thanks.

Also...you do have to have dry wood at least to start...which can be hard in winter. Always good to take a bit with you.