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  1. If you are heating your house with space heaters or a fireplace-do not leave them unattended! Stay warm, but be safe!

  2. workers have served 139,014 meals & snacks and delivered 5,058 clean-up & comfort kits since storms hit MS Feb. 10. Thank you!

  3. Prep now so you don't stress later MT tip: keep at least 3 days nonperishable food in your emerg. "Go Kit!"

  4. Monday night, nearly 50 ppl found comfort, safety in 3 shelters in MS and AL after severe weather caused tornadoes, flooding

  5. Monday night, 600 ppl found comfort, warmth in 10 shelters in MA and NY bc of the blizzard.

  6. Sunday night > 1,500 ppl found comfort, warmth in 35 shelters in 5 states bc of the blizzard in the northeast and tornado in MS

  7. Check on elderly relatives & neighbors. Kids & the elderly are most at risk for cold-related illness.

  8. When shoveling, please help dig out nearby hydrants! It could save lives during a fire

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