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  Hi. I live at the epicenter of this and I don't think you understand what snow combined with 50-70mph sustained winds for 2 days actually ia. There is no extraction. Ask the woman who manually ventilated her child for 2 days so he didn't die, while the whole city knew where she was....We have tons of warming shelters. People couldn't get the 200' from their homes to them. Bugging out in a blizzard has got to be the worst thing you could do.
context: Biggest issue this time are the combination of heavy snow and heavy winds, up to 75mph gusts in some cases. Near zero visibility and widespread power outages in sub freezing weather, along with gigantic snow drifts. >
  
  The winds were no joke. The gusts were so strong, you could feel the whole apartment building shake, and it cracked one of my windows. >
  
  Those winds were making me so nervous.   My house is so old and the creaking and twisting was freaking me out.   My lights kept dimming with each big gust.  I dont know what i would have done if i lost power.. or a window broke out >
  
  Time to put an emergency plan and bug out bag together.
  Edit - some one messaged me and said you can’t bug out in a blizzard. 
  To clarify, you can. 
  You don’t need to wait til your door has 4ft of snow and you lost power.  Think of an extraction plan to a neighbor or local community shelter and have the proper equipment ready for that action.  
  Anecdotally you could pack -
  Snow shoes/gaiters 
  Hand warmers
  Mylar blankets 
  Down jackets, pants, bootys, mittens, sleeping bags
  At least 5 gal jug of water - even better to fill a tub before the storm. 
  Gas stove such as propane or a backpacking liquid fuel stove that are cheap and can easily melt snow or cook food. 
  Radios
  Pre-cook meals that are easy reheat or don’t need reheated at all. 
  Or be prepared to shelter in place with emergency supplies. Not every emergency/bug out plan involves being Jason Bourne.
  You could have plywood or heavy plastic for broken windows. Nails and hammer, screw gun and screws, and a can of expanding foam insulation will go a long way.  Just think practically.