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    Be prepared on-the-go w/ the app ✅ weather alerts. ✅ Safety tips. ✅ Emergency kit checklist.

  2. In the spirit of the holidays, we thought we’d share some of our favorite feel-good stories of 2016:

    Close up photo of Christmas tree branches with lights.
  3. Santa checks the weather all along his travel route, twice! He makes adjustments for bad weather. You should too!

  4. Don't let bad weather ruin your holidays. Visit for tips on preparing your home and car for winter weather.

  5. It's cold outside, but we've got some great stories that will warm your heart:

  6. Need a last-minute hostess 🎁? Give a & if they act like 🤦 remind them the are peak days for .

  7. : A Community Relations Specialist in Breezy Point, NY assesses debris left behind by , 2012

  8. It’s the first day of winter! ☃️ Here’s some wisdom to keep you safe in the cold.

    A graphic with a mountain scene that reads: Winter weather wisdom: take it slow when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack. Keep dry. Wet clothing loses all of its ability to insulate. Watch for signs of hypothermia, like shivering & confusion. If body temp drops below 95 degrees, seek medical help. Ready.gov/winter-weather.
  9. Snow will impact travel plans for many across the western U.S. this weekend. Be prepared ahead of the storm:

  10. Helpful info from : call 1-800-985-5990 to talk with someone about coping with disaster during the holidays.

  11. 2016: challenging, rewarding, and well-documented. Our year in photos:

  12. One of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems.

  13. Its very cold for many across the country today. If it's cold out where you are, make sure you dress appropriately!

  14. Water your 🎄 every day. A dry tree can catch fire easily.

  15. Assistance is now available to individuals affected by wildfires in County, TN. Visit or call 800-621-3362

  16. . is hiring talented men & women who are eager to support disaster survivors as Reservist employees. Learn more

  17. With weather setting in across the U.S. 🌬❄️please check on neighbors & call local services if you see anyone/animals in need.

  18. Floods, hurricanes, & a hypothetical earthquake. We reflect on a full & productive 2016 w/ some of our fave photos:

  19. ⚡️ “It's time to get ready for winter. Here's how.”

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