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Tips for staying safe, warm in frigid Twin Tiers, Finger Lakes ~ See safety reminders from state and federal emergency management agencies
Thomas F. O'Mara
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From the New York State Office of Emergency Management, "Winter Safety Tips"
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "Winter Storms & Extreme Cold"
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