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We saw people up ahead putting on coats and getting out blankets, so we did the same. She said there was no panic in the tail section. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Easy Ways to Give Back During the Holiday Season Dec 30, 2008
Old blankets, towels and piles of newspapers can be donated to local animal shelters to help care for abandoned dogs, cats and small critters. Look for opportunities that can be effortless with your every day activities. (Pekin Times, IL)
Travellers vent anger at Air Canada's holiday delays Dec 30, 2008
The airplane's outer hull had streaks of rust all over the wings, creaked and groaned in flight like an old Dodge, there were no towels, pillows, or blankets and the staff complained about how stingy the airline was (they were also rude to customers), and the landing and take off were both really rough (like 4x4-ing) in the back-country. From my experience, Air Canada has the worst service, by far (when compared to other international airlines). (CTV.ca)
Mourning must wait while bombs rain on Gaza Dec 30, 2008
In the initial chaos, the dead were wrapped in blankets and lined up on the ground, as frantic relatives searched for their loved ones ... Some carried blankets filled with body parts ... The bombing of the prison set free dozens of prisoners, who rushed out from their cells, carrying bags of clothes and blankets with them as they scrambled over rubble, fleeing Hamas police. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lighting's Eye-Popping Future Dec 30, 2008
researchers are experimenting with blankets woven with LEDs to treat babies with severe jaundice. They're also developing LEDs for use in endoscopic surgery to replace the xenon lights currently in use, which are bulky and don't last long. Another innovation: square tiles of light that could replace fluorescent office ceiling lighting. (Forbes -- Technology)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Dec 30, 2008
Men, women and children some clutching pets bundled in blankets and carrying trash bags full of clothing grasped a rope set up by emergency crews to help residents traverse a muddy hill in the pouring rain. The wall broke and water just came crashing down, said Rebecca Hayes, 16. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Tsunami response strengthens community coping Dec 30, 2008
They evacuated people from collapsing houses, distributed medicines, blankets and baby kits, and assessed the situation to see what else people needed. Thank goodness for those local volunteers. (AlertNet)
Winter Car Care Tips Dec 30, 2008
Maintain a vehicle emergency kit including a first aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight, bottled water, extra blankets, gloves and hat, granola/energy bars, duct tape, and a can of Fix-a-Flat. You never know when you will need these essentials. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Health Matters: Tips for keeping safe this winter Dec 30, 2008
Here are some items to include in your home kit: flashlight and extra batteries; portable radio or NOAA Weather radio with extra batteries; first-aid kit; essential prescription medicines; nonperishable food; non-electric can opener; water (one gallon per person/per day); baby items; extra blankets and sleeping bags; fire extinguisher ... Here are some items to include in your winter emergency car kit: flashlight with extra batteries; charged cell phone; basic first-aid kit; necessary... (Needham Tab, MA)
BREAKING NEWS: Heavy rains inundate county Dec 30, 2008
Steven said these items include warm clothing, blankets, canned food, flashlight, bottled water, diapers, milk, battery operated radio, toilet paper, a first aid kit "and anything you might need to clean stuff, like a small bottle of soap.". He was careful to add that the advisory was not an evacuation, only a warning. (Daily Triplicate)
Obituaries: Marie J. Carr (1931-2008) Dec 30, 2008
She loved to make blankets and to read. She will be missed and loved. (Daily Triplicate)
Passive houses guard against waste of heat energy Dec 30, 2008
No snuggling under blankets while the furnace kicks in. In Berthold Kaufmann's house, there is, to be fair, one radiator for emergency backup in the living room, but it is not in use. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
The changing face of homelessness (601) Dec 30, 2008
The shelter is selling fleece blankets for $25 and tote bags for $5 at the store it operates on Main Street in Benton Harbor. The bags feature a house drawn by a 9-year-old boy whose family is staying at the shelter. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Wednesday is Last Day to Make Tax Deductible Donations for 2008 Dec 30, 2008
The Dublin Laurens Humane Society is always in need of old blankets, towels, and other items essential to the care of homeless pets. The shelter, as do many other organizations, also accepts office supply donations. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Warming shelter ministry set Dec 30, 2008
Cots, linens, pillows, and blankets will be provided. Families, males and females will be located in defined areas. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Leaburg resident recalls airliner crash Dec 30, 2008
We saw people up ahead putting on coats and getting out blankets, so we did the same. She said there was no panic in the tail section. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Best of the 2008 police blotter Dec 30, 2008
Police found blankets, clothes - including women's underwear - and two bottles of vodka, according to the report. They charged the 41-year-old man with public indecency and peeping Tom. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Christmas in the county jail: Just another day Dec 30, 2008
Oh Duh wrote on Dec 27, 2008 11:25 AM:" I think a piece on homeless people would have been better. The prisoners at the CCJ are warm, clean, fed, medically cared for and have a nice mattress with blankets. Also, children in this county who have to do without what the CCJ offers adult offenders who should know better. God bless the mentally ill/sick and the children who suffer. ". Mary wrote on Dec 27, 2008 9:57 AM:" To those of you bashing on the Christians,and anyone else who has no pity for... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
SPCA overflows Dec 30, 2008
So I'm sorry if you don't agree with me thats fine but I just think that to rescue a dog or cat that is a little excessive, and I know they don't make that much money off of their fee, but I'll have you know we always support them in their charity things but for all the cries of help, then why when i got my dog, who everyone loved there were they shoving things down my throat for her, blankets, food, dishes, colars. those could have gone to another dog. (Prince Albert Daily Herald)
Helping others in times of need Dec 30, 2008 Empathizing with polar bears Dec 27, 2008 Donations for Native Americans Dec 27, 2008 Airlines Still Charging Bag Fees Dec 27, 2008 A network of aid Dec 27, 2008 Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Dec 27, 2008 The whole world's sap is sunk Dec 27, 2008 Recognized for saving a life Dec 27, 2008 Miami known for buildings, not just bikinis Dec 27, 2008 Rotary International again lifts Sonorans Christmas Dec 27, 2008 Homeless count needs volunteers Dec 27, 2008 Truck driver involved in Wednesday's crash dies Dec 27, 2008 Building a perfect bed with colors, fabrics, layers Dec 27, 2008 Christmas spirit of caring and generosity abounds in Racine County Dec 27, 2008 Helping the homeless Dec 27, 2008 Mexico City cleans up its air act Dec 26, 2008 Winter storm blankets West, heads east Dec 26, 2008 Easy Ways to Give Back During the Holiday Season Dec 26, 2008 Lost in a rush of games, the Mercy Bowl remembered Dec 26, 2008 Mildred Browning cherishes the moments when she can visit with her pet Sosie. Dec 26, 2008 Is the weather in other parts of the U.S. affecting your travel plans? Dec 26, 2008 Cleanup company is ready and Able Dec 26, 2008 Promoting peace in Afghanistan with a lighter touch Dec 26, 2008 Doctors Freeze Heart Attack Survivors Dec 26, 2008 Protect plants from nighttime frosts Dec 26, 2008 Casey: Theres a Santa Claus in every one of us Dec 26, 2008 Handmade blankets represent love, hope Dec 26, 2008 Fire and Life Safety Corner: Winter, your car, and you Dec 26, 2008 Doctors Freeze Heart Attack Survivors Dec 26, 2008 Buckley bears brunt of winter wind storm Dec 26, 2008 Gifts of Hope: Good Neighbors heat houses Dec 26, 2008 Carried by a current of bravery Dec 26, 2008 Don't forget gifts for furry friends Dec 26, 2008 Winter Car Care Tips Dec 26, 2008 Valley rain, Sierra snow expected Dec 25, 2008 Parishioners at Everett's St. Therese remain faithful to vigil, mission Dec 25, 2008 Recalling the 'Mercy Bowl' Dec 25, 2008 Winter weather whacks travel plans Dec 25, 2008 2009 Knitting Calendar By Accord Pu... Dec 25, 2008 Christmas is coming for Meals recipients Dec 25, 2008 Amtrak trains delayed by bitter cold, snowstorms... Dec 25, 2008 Madden, Tollner recall deadly plane crash of '60 Dec 25, 2008 Trapped horses out Dec 25, 2008 Plains: Family's Christmas saved by generosity Dec 25, 2008 Heisinger residents enjoy free Christmas shopping (3) Dec 23, 2008 Wrapping up support for four-legged friends Dec 23, 2008 Protect plants from nighttime frosts Dec 23, 2008 Blank-Fest warms up with 158 blankets Dec 23, 2008 Corine Lofton (left) and Will J. Brown, members of the Columbia County Retired Educators Association, presents 222 pairs of socks that the organization will donate to veterans at the Lake City VA Medical Center and at the Cabins in the Woods facility. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Dec 23, 2008 The gift of warmth Dec 23, 2008 3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Dec 23, 2008 Bah! Humbug! Dec 23, 2008 $3.99 Nativity scene Dec 23, 2008 Deaths of State Journal carrier, Sheboygan County man reveal winter’s danger Dec 23, 2008 Kyle family loses home to fire Dec 23, 2008 Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Dec 23, 2008 BC rescuers dig snow trench to save starving horses Dec 23, 2008 It's cold outside Dec 23, 2008 Many pets need a home this season Dec 23, 2008 Nurse Finds Therapeutic Outlet During Daughter's Recovery Dec 23, 2008 Don't forget gifts for furry friends Dec 23, 2008 The whole world's sap is sunk Dec 23, 2008 Thousands Stranded At Sea-Tac Airport Dec 23, 2008 Around Your Town community events Dec 23, 2008 More snow predicted ... again Dec 23, 2008
One year when my mother had some extra money, she was able to buy some food, toys, clothes and blankets for a family in need. Now when possible, we donate food, toys, and clothing during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays to those in need. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
10 who made a difference: Utu Langi Dec 28, 2008
After that dawn, he went to his pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Honolulu and helped start a program handing out blankets to homeless on the streets. Langi then started the journey toward his calling today, as founder of the nonprofit H-5 (Hawaii Helping the Hungry Have Hope) and director of the Next Step shelter in Kakaako. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Skaters are also encouraged to bring gently used coats and blankets for a charity drive that will be held on each of those occasions. For more information about Polar Bear Empathy Days and other Gault-PBI alliance programs, contact www. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Items of greatest need include food, toys (especially gifts and clothing for infants and young people ages 11 to 16), beds, blankets, couches, furniture, appliances and household items in excellent to new condition as well as school supplies and medical supplies for reservation clinics. With the arrival of severe winter weather, good winter coats, boots and warm clothing for all ages, as well as propane stoves are also greatly needed. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
An October poll of frequent travelers found that half prefer a lower ticket price in exchange for a la carte pricing for food, beverages, headphones and blankets. But the same survey, conducted for IBM, found that 82 percent described the baggage fees as a "rip-off." By comparison, only 45 percent viewed food and nonalcoholic drinks that way. (CBS News -- US)
CAN provides blankets, tents, clothing, food and toiletries ... As well as food, the organization provides blankets and clothing, and for people who have found a residence, St. Vincent de Paul provides dishes, cookware and other household necessities. (Daily Triplicate)
As family members and friends were forced to say goodbye, Anton's body was wrapped in warm blankets. Calls were being placed to those in need of organs. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
I've spent a few winters in England where houses, then and now, have no central heating, and I've done my share of hunkering at the foot of the bed in the fetal position under a mountain of blankets. Today is the first official day of winter - as if any North Dakotan needed that coy Bureau of Standards announcement. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DiMella praised Brangiforte for providing the shocked victim with a winter jacket and blankets to keep him warm before an ambulance rushed him to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Loading commenting interface. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
My personal long-haul survival kit includes eyeshades, an inflatable neck pillow, slipper socks, a fleece or shawl (avoid scuzzy airplane blankets) and noise-reduction headphones. A prescription sleeping medication such as Ambien is a must for me, but check with your physician. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
As she stood holding a bag full of blankets and clothes, primarily for her 1-year-old son, Zazueta talked about not being able to have a Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. I m so thankful, she said of having the program, which she said gives her a Christmas. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The group plans to give out toiletry kits, blankets and local resource information during the census. A planning meeting is likely to be scheduled in January for interested volunteers. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
William Eugene Howard, who lives a few blocks away, rushed over with an offer to bring blankets or pillows for the injured trucker. He was already en route to the hospital, said Howard. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Of course, electric blankets are always available, and you can find ones with dual heat adjusters, so if one partner likes it hot and the other doesn't, you can adjust the blanket to suit each person's needs. If you like the warmth but not the wires in an electric blanket, try an electric mattress pad. (AZCentral -- Home)
A musical benefit at a local bar collected blankets for homeless veterans. Add in all of the parents and volunteers who help prepare the annual children s Nativity plays, man the Santa hot lines and other holiday trademarks and we could continue this pep talk for hours. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
I m pretty close to just putting my blankets on the sidewalk. There s no place to go. (Acton Beacon, MA)
That brown cloud blankets the city, lowering temperatures cool and trapping pollutants on the ground. "What you have is a casserole dish with a lid on top," said Armando Retama, a chemist at the city's Environment Department. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
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Old blankets, towels and piles of newspapers can be donated to local animal shelters to help care for abandoned dogs, cats and small critters. Look for opportunities that can be effortless with your every day activities. (Pekin Times, IL)
At the terminal, the people that couldn't be saved, their bodies were wrapped in blankets and stacked up. Not disrespectful, but they had nowhere to put them, Casey said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Browning would keep the dog snuggled under the blankets of her bed as she slept. Staff members of the nursing home took the dog out for regular bathroom trips and when Browning was out of the room for meals and activities the dog was put into a crate in the private room. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Before heading out, make sure you travel wisely - know the weather forecast for your destination and along your route; give yourself a little more time to get there; and pack extra blankets, flares and other emergency equipment (just in case) if you re driving into a storm-affected area. Have you or your family members been hit hard by the weather-related delays in airports, bus terminals or train stations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Firefighters climbed ladders to gather blankets, clothes and other items that ended up in the trees. However, the bureau itself was deep in the tree, where a ladder couldn t reach. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
" Clusters of men with dyed red beards and turbans observe the scene, glancing sidelong at the PRT's security men, stationed up and down the muddy paths and atop the wooden compounds. Two-and-a-half hours later, the shura members return, but need to meet before talking with the Americans. Five hours after the PRT has arrived, and 20 minutes before helicopters are to whisk them away, they are ready to convene. They need blankets for winter, they explain. The Army needs concrete to fortify its... (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
He said he was under a pile of blankets and shivering. "It was the coldest I've ever been," Alvord said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Sensitive plants that cannot be moved should be covered with blankets, cardboard boxes, or other insulating materials. Some may even require heating lamps to protect them. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Dropping off those unused clothes and blankets will keep financially troubled and homeless people warm during the cold New England winter. There are many more organizations through which we can help the disadvantaged. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
He, his wife and two young daughters crafted fleece blankets at the Lerner School in Durham, while his 13-year-old son cleaned up parkland. . (Herald Sun)
In addition, if you are driving long distances under cold, snowy, and icy conditions, you should also carry supplies to keep you warm, such as heavy woolen mittens, socks, a cap and blankets ... To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia, use the woolen items and blankets to keep warm. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
He said he was under a pile of blankets and shivering. "It was the coldest I've ever been," Alvord said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mutual of Enumclaw was set up as a Red Cross shelter with 50 cots, blankets and supplies and the city kept roads plowed, the department chained up trucks and the snowmobile team was on standby. Cumberland was pummeled by winds, but, Fehr, said, The folks out there are generally more prepared. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
In previous years, when oil prices were steeper than they are this year, his family used space heaters in their apartment, and swaddled themselves in sweatshirts and blankets, to ward off the cold. These days, he tries to stretch out his supplies by keeping the heat low, around 62 degrees. (Needham Tab, MA)
Even so, history buffs big and small were part of the estimated 12,000 spectators on hand for the event, some huddling under blankets as the strong, chilly wind bellowed downstream. "It's about tradition," smiled Margaret Colman, a resident of Manitoba, Canada, who is visiting the area during the holidays. (NJ.com -- Times)
Other items that can be donated to the shelter include towels, blankets, scratching pads, trash bags (36 gallon or larger), washing detergent with bleach, laundry detergent and gas cards to help with the transportation of animals to vets and rescue groups. "The economy is bad, people don't have the money and animals are hurting because of it," Pendergraph said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Maintain a vehicle emergency kit including a first aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight, bottled water, extra blankets, gloves and hat, granola/energy bars, duct tape, and a can of Fix-a-Flat. You never know when you will need these essentials. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Anyone traveling in the mountains should be prepared with chains and warm clothing and blankets, Miller said. As for the weekend forecast, the region should be dry, and overnight lows are expected to dip, Dudley said. (Fresno Bee)
Vigil participants have been told not to light candles, or use electric blankets or space heaters to keep warm ... "I have a lot more blankets now," said Tumasz, 51, counting an afghan and three wool blankets on her cot. (Boston Globe)
"At the terminal, the people that couldn't be saved, their bodies were wrapped in blankets and stacked up. Not disrespectful, but they had nowhere to put them," Casey said. "And they were right under a sign that said 'Get Your Insurance Here.' I'm not sure why I remember that, but I do.". (Boston Globe)
Passenger Sydney Cochran said she was furious because nobody offered blankets, pillows or food overnight. The 68-year-old Chicago resident is trying to get to Rochester to visit family for the holidays. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Baby clothes from hats and booties to hoodies and blankets. Items to knit for the bath a couple of bath mats and other accessories. (Suite101.com)
Ashley Lauterbach, a new employee at Meals on Wheels, coordinated the project and did all the shopping, which yielded gifts including warm clothing for the cold winter months such as sweats, socks, slippers, robes and blankets, as well as convenient pantry food including oatmeal, cereal and fruit cups. One lady just wanted food for her cat, Patton noted. (Dalles Chronicle)
Sydney Cochran was heading to Rochester, N.Y., to visit family and complained that Amtrak didn't offer blankets, pillows or food overnight ... said she, her husband and four kids shivered through the night despite wrapping themselves in blankets as they slept in the station. (The Drudge Report)
At the terminal, the people that couldnt be saved, their bodies were wrapped in blankets and stacked up. Not disrespectful, but they had nowhere to put them, Casey said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Within hours of the find, dozens of volunteers from McBride started hauling up feed and blankets for the horses. The effort was stepped up on Dec. 16 when volunteers grabbed their shovels. (Edmonton Sun)
If all goes well, before that they'll move in blankets, clothes, food, furniture, toys for the kids and countless other items donated by strangers in the wake of the fire. The gifts will keep coming during Tim's deployment; a veterans group donated 12 months worth of gift certificates, worth 100 a month, at a local grocery store. (Missoulian, MT)
Birdhouses, knick-knacks, religious symbols, jewelry, candles and blankets were among the hundreds of items lining the tables in the Heisinger Bluffs activity room this week. Take all you want, folks, said Jerry Engelby, activities director. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Donations of money, blankets, Purina dog food and treats, cleaning supplies, toys and sponsorship of a pooch are always appreciated. Volunteer time, like fundraising, walking or even socializing with the dogs is also a great way to help. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Sensitive plants that cannot be moved should be covered with blankets, cardboard boxes, or other insulating materials. Some may even require heating lamps to protect them. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Published: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 6:10 AM EST One hundred and fifty-six blankets were collected from donors who used them as tickets to attend Blank-Fest on Saturday at the Marion Street Cafe in downtown Lake City ... The blankets are distributed to the homeless ... Now that the blankets have been collected, they are going to be distributed through several methods. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Donations of toiletries, sheets, towels, washcloths and blankets are always helpful at the Cabins in the Woods, she said. The number for that office is (386) 754-9926. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Louise Cousins, administrator of Eldorado Heights, said the residents can always use things to keep warm, such as blankets and scarves. The residents also appreciate the gesture of receiving something made with them in mind. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Men, women and children some clutching pets bundled in blankets and carrying trash bags full of clothing grasped a rope set up by emergency crews to help residents traverse a muddy hill in the pouring rain. The wall broke and water just came crashing down, said Rebecca Hayes, 16. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Before friends and family arrive in town, take cues from luxury hotels and stock the guest room (or wherever they may stay) with extra bedding accessories (pillows, blankets). Fill a basket with towels and toiletries. (CNN -- US)
Jesus wakes briefly, and the ox, remarkably maternal in his bovine way, gets up to cuddle him while snow drifts past our new windows, blankets our new garden beds where, surely, beneath the ice, spring bulbs are dreaming of green. But now it's back to bed for everyone: wall-to-wall kings and shepherds, cows and camels, and an exhausted mother whose happy-sad eyes never close. (CNN)
Safety experts also recommend an emergency kit including water, food, extra blankets and a flashlight. "We talk about using caution and not driving unless you have to in poor weather conditions," Roderick said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Arrangements for direct donations of blankets, clothing and other necessities are pending. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
As family members and friends were forced to say goodbye, Anton's body was wrapped in warm blankets. Calls were being placed to those in need of organs. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
A veterinarian travelled to the site with SPCA officials, bringing hay, water and blankets to help keep the animals warm. News of the horses' desperate plight spread quickly through the towns of McBride and Valemount, about 325 kilometres north of Kamloops, B.C.. (Vancouver Sun)
Then, there's that safe, warmth of your bed after a good night's sleep - the alarm may be wailing and piercing the silent morning, but it's almost bearable if it means you don't have to leave the snug womb of your pillows and blankets; and, after a long, cold day at work, resigning back to that cushy nest with someone you love to warm each other into a snoring slumber makes those hot summer nights - damp-sheets-kicked-to-floor, humid, sweaty and sticky - seem like Hell in comparison ... When... (Dallas County News, IA)
If you cant seem to put one more thing into your schedule or one more pet in your home we do have a wish list and any of these things will be greatly appreciated: kitten food, adult cat food, canned cat or dog food, cat and dog treats, scoopable cat litter, gently used or new blankets, bleach, Lysol spray disinfectant, antibacterial soap refills and paper towels. Donations can be dropped off at the humane society, the retail shop or food donations can be dropped off in the humane society box... (Forest Republican, WI)
Wentz says she hopes to start making baby bibs, burp cloths and blankets. Her Web site is Emsies. (7 KETV Omaha)
Other items that can be donated to the shelter include towels, blankets, scratching pads, trash bags (36 gallon or larger), washing detergent with bleach, laundry detergent and gas cards to help with the transportation of animals to vets and rescue groups. "The economy is bad, people don't have the money and animals are hurting because of it," Pendergraph said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
I've spent a few winters in England where houses, then and now, have no central heating, and I've done my share of hunkering at the foot of the bed in the fetal position under a mountain of blankets. Today is the first official day of winter - as if any North Dakotan needed that coy Bureau of Standards announcement. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Perry says the airport has been distributing water and blankets. The concessions have food, the bathrooms are working, and he says there are no reports of tempers out of control. (KIRO TV, WA)
Basic food, clothing and blankets are provided to the poorest residents ... People interested in helping the program can give money, supplies or in-kind donations of food, toys and blankets ... Food, toys and blankets may be dropped off during week days at Bisbee Bug, 316 Tombstone Canyon Road. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Some of the items needed for those kits include blankets, non-perishable food items, water and salt or sand for tire traction. Also, residents shouldn t leave their homes without making sure their cell phones are charged, he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
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