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Girl Scouts urge you to 'be prepared'

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Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, serving more than 12,000 girls in New Hampshire and Vermont, urge everyone to be safe and prepared for wintry weather. First, follow the weather forecast.

For your home:

Clear all exits of snow in case of fire

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Clear outdoor exhaust vents of snow

If you lose power, never run a generator or grill inside

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Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it

Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working

Bring pets and animals inside in extreme weather

For your car, be sure to carry:

Snowbrush and ice scraper

Flashlight, boots, extra gloves

Blanket or sleeping bag

Energy bars and drinking water

First-aid kit

Sand or kitty litter, and keep windshield washer fluid filled

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! To join or volunteer, see girlscoutsgwm.org or call 888-474-9686. 

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