Be Prepared Build an Emergency Kit Now
Homeland Security and Emergency Management urges readers to assemble a home emergency kit before disaster strikes. Key items include water, nonperishable food, a flashlight, batteries, first aid supplies, a battery powered radio, blankets, and crucial documents.
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Round 2 looms as storm threatens recovery progress
Elberon endures the fourth day of the Big Blackout as sleet and snow threaten to delay power restoration across Eastern Town. Neighbors rally with portable generators and communal effort, with Mike Vavroch praising the shared effort among residents and nearby towns.
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Iowans Without Power Face Weather-Driven Delays
More than 95,000 Iowa homes and businesses remain without power as recovery stalls under forecast freezing rain snow and high winds. Alliant Energy official Vern Gebhart notes weather hampers progress while MidAmerican and Aviant Energy coordinate restoration efforts across Eastern Iowa.
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Coralville Upset Over Marriott Criticism
Legislative leaders promise emergency grants to Iowans affected by the ice storm. LOA Insurance eases pain for small businesses. For storm updates, visit Gazette Online.
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Identity theft hits UI student in costly bid to clear name
Cara Adams a University of Town sophomore became entangled in a Chicago case after a woman arrested for soliciting prostitution used Adams's name and photo on a fake Iowa license. Adams spent days trying to disentangle the mistaken identity and clear her record amid a police probe into counterfeit identification and fraud.
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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Tips
Advice on safeguarding personal information before disposal. Do not carry Social Security cards or reveal numbers unless necessary. Avoid sharing by phone mail or online with unknown contacts. Use unique passwords and security software. Store documents securely. Source: Federal Trade Commission.
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