Winter under war. How to stock up in case of force majeure: a list of necessary things

The People's Deputy, a member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Nation, Victoria Wagner, says that winter 2022-2023 will be grueling. It will be a difficult period for Ukrainians. As a result of the war in Ukraine, the near winter and the entire heating period will be one of the most difficult periods for all years of independence of the country. Denis Shmigal assures that the country is now ready for the heating season by only 60%.

And Vitaliy Klitschko claims that the temperature in the apartments of Ukrainians this winter will be lower than it should be. But if you stock up on the necessary things in advance, winter will be much easier. The NV editorial staff has collected a list of necessary things in the event of force majeure in war. Video Day is the main thing for maintaining heat exchange in the body - warm clothing.

It is worth knowing that in the winter it is better to warm multilayer clothes, so in addition to winter jackets you need to stock up with warm sweaters, sweaters, and T -shirts. Also prepare warm shoes and insoles (you can take heated insoles). Pay attention to the underwear - tights, socks, leggings, pants - all this will warm in case of shutdown.

Keep on hand simple clothes that can be worn at home: warm tracksuits, fleece, wool or fur vest, warm socks, warm home slippers, a comfortable warm bathrobe. Prepare the house in advance for the winter. Replace old windows and doors, stock up on warm blankets and blankets that can not only be covered, but also hang windows to reduce heat loss or lay on the floor instead of a carpet. It will also not hurt the sleeping bag in which you can sleep if there is no heating.

Stock with candles, matches, lighters, flashlights and batteries. For those who live in a private home, it is better to stock up on all options for heating the room: generator, solid fuel boiler, firewood, diesel, coal and more. It is better for residents of an apartment building to stock up on an electric heater or any other home heater. We wrote about their varieties, pros and cons of everyone here.

If electricity is switched off, follow the first two points listed above: warm clothing, hot water bottles, blankets, blankets, and thermos. Keep the medicines you used first and foremost. Also make stocks of drugs from chronic diseases and traditional drugs (antipyretic, antiviral, activated carbon, analgesic, patch, etc. ). Prepare bandages, gauze, alcohol wipes. The supply of medicines should be at least 2-3 weeks.

Stock in the winter frozen, dried and canned blanks, cereals, pasta, salt, tea, sugar - this is the main diet for a long time. Also buy food ready for consumption: bread, breadcrumbs, cookies in packs, lard, mustard (or any favorite sauce), honey, candy, candied fruits, nuts and seeds, porridge and fast-made soups, dried fruits and energy bars. If you have pets, then buy them for 2-3 weeks.