The edge of the glacier slopes up to the height of a two-storey house.

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Mr. JENNINGS: We just try to appeal to their common sense, remind them that at some point in time during the height of the storm, when they're huddled inside their house or they've gone to the attic, that any calls for help that might get through, as much as our police, fire and EMS would like to assist them, they simply won't be able to.

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Made from a big chunk of gray granite, it's the same color and height as the fire pit outside the house.

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