Ready Your Future | How to Stay Warm When You Have No Power!

Update: 2025-12-17

Description

What would you do if the power went out tonight and it was below freezing? Most people don’t think about it until they’re already shivering, but having a solid plan for staying warm during a winter power outage is one of the most important preps you can make. In this episode, Todd breaks down multiple heating alternatives—from backup heat sources to clever low-tech solutions—and shares personal stories from his own experiences with Winter Storm Uri. Whether you have a wood stove, a propane heater, or absolutely nothing, there’s something here for you.

But this episode goes beyond just heating methods. Todd discusses strategic thinking that most people overlook: which room to choose, how to maximize the heat you do have, when it’s time to leave your home, and how to turn a scary situation into a training opportunity for your family. If you live anywhere that gets cold, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.

[00:00 ] Why losing power in freezing temperatures shifts from inconvenience to life-threatening emergency—and what most people get wrong about how to stay warm and their preparedness.

[02:32 ] The truth about propane heaters: Todd shares a surprising tip about using a fan that most Little Buddy owners never consider.

[07:07 ] How one family survived Christmas Eve when their furnace died—using nothing but quilts, strategic room selection, and a simple door trick.

[09:11 ] The candle experiment that shocked Todd: a group home story reveals how small flames can change room temperature faster than you’d expect.

[19:13 ] Stranded in the cold: the incredible survival story of a father who kept his family of six alive for two days after their Jeep flipped in the Nevada wilderness.

[23:36 ] The “pre-heat your house” strategy: a counterintuitive move that could buy you hours of comfort before the power even goes out.

[28:31 ] The danger signs you need to recognize: Todd explains when staying home becomes more dangerous than braving the elements to find warmth elsewhere.