Firefighters turned on a portable heater to keep her warm in near-freezing temperatures while they dropped an air bag into the opening to slightly spread the walls.

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Put some basic survival items in your go bag, such as an old pair of glasses, medications for at least three days, a portable self-charging radio, granola bars, a flashlight and extra batteries, etc.

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