At Home Activities Help Kids Learn on Snow Days
Parents as first teachers can keep children learning during school dismissals. Board games teach math and reading, baking cookies builds math and cooking skills, puppets and forts foster creativity and writing, and using the library online resources supports independent research.
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Iowa City
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Copley News Service
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Preparing for Snow Days at Home
An advisory outlines a three day disaster supplies kit including water food clothing blankets a first aid kit flashlights and extra batteries. It warns of heating fuel shortages and recommends emergency heating sources regular testing ventilation and safety gear. It also suggests keeping children occupied with board games books and planned projects.
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City urges residents to clear sidewalks after snowfalls
Cedar Rapids Streets Department says property owners must clear sidewalks within 48 hours to ensure pedestrian safety, with crosswalks accessible for students. Iowa City requires edge to edge clearance within 24 hours after a 1 inch or more snowfall, enforcement via call in complaints and fines or city clearing at owner expense. Seniors can request help from Elderly Services. Mailbox paths should be shoveled to aid carriers.
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Stay warm when your furnace goes out
Practical tips from energy sources on staying safe and warm during furnace outages. Call your repair company, stay indoors, ventilate if using alternative heat, close off rooms, seal doors, cover windows, eat and drink, wear layered clothing, and consider hotel refuge for frail relatives. Also notes hypothermia risks and do’s and don’ts for treatment.
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