Bea Positive – No Bad News | Looking out for our community

• Charge phones, power banks, and medical devices
• Stock essentials: water, food, medications, pet supplies
• Prepare an emergency kit (flashlight, batteries, blankets)
• Set thermostats safely and protect exposed pipes
• Check on elderly neighbors, disabled friends, and those living alone

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🚗 DURING THE STORM

• Stay off roads unless travel is absolutely necessary
• Drive slowly and increase following distance if you must go out
• Dress in layers and keep dry to avoid hypothermia
• Never use grills or generators indoors
• Keep space heaters away from flammable items

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🔌 IF POWER GOES OUT

• Use flashlights instead of candles when possible
• Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to preserve food
• If using a generator, operate it outside only
• Stay warm in one room and use blankets & layers

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🧂 AFTER THE STORM

• Watch for black ice — it’s often invisible
• Clear sidewalks safely to prevent falls
• Check on neighbors again
• Report downed power lines — never touch them

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💛 COMMUNITY REMINDER

If you have extra food, salt, blankets, or supplies, consider sharing with someone in need.
Small acts of kindness can make a big difference during winter weather.

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Bea Positive closing line:
✨ Try your best to B-E-A Positive… and most importantly, be kind. ✨