When the power dies, your kitchen transforms. It stops being the heart of the home and becomes a Red Zone.
Why? Because in the dark, with adrenaline pumping, we make mistakes. We use open flames (candles, camping stoves) near flammable materials. We lose depth perception.
One slip-up can turn a temporary power outage into a permanent tragedy. Don’t let a simple mistake destroy your shelter.
Execute these two protocols immediately.
Protocol 1: The 10-Foot Rule
If you are cooking without electricity (using a propane burner or butane stove indoors), the risk of a grease fire doubles.
- Never use water on a grease fire. It will explode and spread the flames instantly.
- The Solution: Keep an ABC Fire Extinguisher exactly 10 feet from your stove.
- Why 10 feet? If it’s too close, you can’t reach it through the flames. If it’s too far (in the garage), you won’t get to it in time.
Protocol 2: The “Surge” Defense
The moment the power comes back on is just as dangerous as when it went out. The grid often restarts with a massive voltage surge.
- Coffee makers, toasters, and microwaves can short-circuit or even turn on automatically if they have mechanical switches.
- Action: As soon as the lights go out, unplug everything on the counters.
- Leave one light switch “ON” so you know when power is restored, but disconnect the appliances that generate heat.
📖 Survive from the Pantry
This is just one chapter of the system. Survive from the Pantry, is the ultimate guide to turning your home into a safe haven, regardless of what is happening outside.
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