#1 Mistake People Make When the Heat Goes Out (Retired 911 Dispatcher)

If the power goes out this winter, what's your backup heat? A retired 911 dispatcher explains why the plan most people think they have often isn't one, and the five things he'd fix first. After 35 years on the line, Walt has heard what happens when the heat goes out and people improvise at 2 a.m. In this video: Why your gas furnace may not work without power The improvised heat sources dispatchers worried about most: oven, grill, car in the garage, generator The sleeping rule and how to stay warm in one room without burning anything overnight How to test your carbon monoxide alarm in daylight (and why an expired one still chirps) The one thing that has nothing to do with heat, and the person who needs to know about it Bonus: exactly what to say if you ever suspect carbon monoxide and have to call 911 Do one thing tonight: check the date on the back of your CO alarm. Which room in your house would you pick to stay warm if the power stayed out? Tell me in the comments. This video shares general experience and what I'd personally do. For your own home, check your furnace, alarms, and equipment with a qualified professional, and call 911 in an emergency. #poweroutage #winterpreparedness #911dispatcher #carbonmonoxide #backupheat