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Camilleri (above) suggests that we:
- Put all irreplaceable items (pictures, legal docs, insurance info, etc) in large plastic sealed bags and store them up high;
- Fill zip-lock bags w/ice & stuff your freezer, so we can keep food good longer. When the ice melts, we can drink the water;
- Pick a room where everyone can stay and/or sleep — two words: body heat (Don’t forget the pets either);
- If you haven’t boarded your windows, consider putting plastic on or around them;
- Seal around door jams to keep the cold out;
- Gather blankets, warm clothes, flashlights, batteries, candles, matches, toys and games together; it will help reduce everyone’s anxiety;
- Have pots ready in case of ceiling leaks;
- Have large containers w/lids ready, too (Some toilets won’t flush);
- Fill tubs and all sinks w/water;
- If you still have power, be sure ALL cellphones & computers in the house are fully charged — then keep them off as much as possible to save power;
- Share/use only one phone & computer at a time;
- Put your car in the garage, then back it up to touch the door, which will help keep it from blowing in;
- If you have to evacuate, leave information on walls as to where you are going so that relatives/emergency workers can find you if there’s no phone service;
- “Remember your elderly neighbors,” Camilleri added. “Have them stay with you if possible.
“We are tough and we will get through this. God bless!”
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