This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Kim M. Congrats!
I love living in Southern California. We have amazing weather and no shortage of things to keep us entertained. We live in a quiet, family-friendly community where the people are genuine and the focus is on children. And while I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else, there is always that little reminder in the back of my mind that we live in “earthquake country.”
Nearly every part of the world faces a potential disaster….whether it be earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes or floods. Are you ready? I can honestly say that for the first time, that answer is yes in our home. Last year, my husband and I compiled an earthquake kit filled with food and emergency supplies.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management wants to ensure that you are ready for all types of emergencies. By following three simple steps, you and your family will be better prepared to face any emergency.
Make a plan: Develop a disaster plan with your household and family members for what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate in an emergency
Get a kit: The NYC OEM recommends keeping enough supplies in your home to survive on your own, or shelter in place, for at least three days. We keep ours supplies in a separate container outside of the house, in the event of an earthquake.
Be informed: Learn how to keep informed about the hazards you face in the city you live. You can follow your city’s radio and television stations online via Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites.
Regardless of where you live, the website is incredibly resourceful. I learned some very helpful tips including the fact that I should be checking expiration dates on the food and supplies in our kit and changing them out when we change the clocks during daylight saving times.
The OEM’s Facebook page offers information on preparing for an emergency. If you live in NYC, you can use their My Meeting Place Facebook application to select and share your meeting place in case of an emergency. You can also submit a photo to demonstrate how you’re preparing for emergencies this year. Lastly, you can download a Resolve to Be Ready preparation calendar from the site which contains quarterly, monthly, and weekly reminders to help prepare for emergencies.
Win It! One of you will win an emergency preparation kit which includes a $25 Target gift card, flashlight, AA batteries, travel first aid kit, and protein bars. Simply visit the OEM site or Facebook page. Then leave a comment with a specific emergency tip you found useful (other than the ones listed above). Comments will close on February 1, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. US Residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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Karin A. says
I learned: Traditional flashlight bulbs burn out after a few years. (LED) flashlights are more durable and last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs–a good thing to have in your emergency kit
susan says
This is the tip I found useful ~ Eat. Food provides your body with needed energy to produce its own heat and drinking helps your body avoid dehydration.
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I learned that LED is more long lasting.
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Sheri says
I realized I never designated one of our out of states family members as the person to call if a disaster separates our immediate family and we need a phone number that can work as a relay center. Good tip!
Kristie says
I like that they list items that you should have in case of an emergency, like the phone that does not rely on electricity. We’ve had to use our old rotary dial phone several times when we’ve lost power (in storms)-great advice! 🙂
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Becky M says
I liked the tip that you should decide on a specific place for family members to meet.
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Lori Z. says
I liked this tip: Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
My daughter would think that was great. She loves being prepared.
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Janet F says
Useful emergency tip:
Every household should pack a Go Bag – a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation
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Johannah B says
I learned and liked the recommendation that all of the children be involved in the plan and practice using games…. to reinforce that.
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Jessie C. says
I found the Go Bag idea is ultra useful and important.
Every household should pack a Go Bag – a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation.
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jennifer b says
I learned that you should have a go bag, things you might need in case of an evacuation
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Have a Go Bag ready.
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jessi c says
I learned Iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water ONLY if directed to do so by health officials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach to water)
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Mami2jcn says
I found this tip helpful: Gather emergency supplies – some to keep in your home and others to keep in backpacks in case you must leave your home in a hurry.
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nan says
i like their tip on donating blood..not something i had thought of but when disaster strikes it is needed
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Tracy Robertson says
I thought it was really neat that they had links for CERT training classes in NYC. I’m in CA, but I just started CERT training tonight. The first class was great and I already learned so much! I reccomend that anyone who wants to be preparred to help others and themselves in an emergency, look into CERT classes in your area! My local CERT training is FREE and the whole course will only add up to about 18 hours. There is something everyone can learn to do to help in CERT. I can’t think of a single reason why everyone shouldn’t do it!
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Vicki Wurgler says
Decide where your household will reunite after a disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library, community center, or place of worship.
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clarissa says
the tip to have bleach for disinfecting water made me think…i don’t normally keep bleach in the house because of its toxicity but i should get some for this purpose
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cherice says
One gallon of drinking water per person per day! Thanks for the chance.
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DEBIJOT says
The tip I think is most important is to pick a place for all family members to meet.
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Sheila Hickmon says
I like the tip to make sure everyone has a copy of your plan in case of emergencies.
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Katherine C. says
The go bag is a great idea. We had one in our house when I was a teenager, but I have yet to do that with my family. I hope I win to get my bag started.
Samantha says
A great tip I have heard is to have a “secret” word that your kids know…so incase of an emergency and someone else needs to pick up the kids, they can use this word and the kids will know its ok to go with them.
Thanks!
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Audrey L says
The “Go Bag” sounds like a very practical idea in case of emergency evacuation.
Teresa Young says
My FIL is a dialysis patient and the OEM site recommends finding out the dialysis provider’s emergency plan. We will definitely do this on our next visit.
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Holly West says
I learned to have a meeting place outside the home in case of a disaster.
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marci h says
What i found that was useful isto keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own, or shelter in place, for at least three days 🙂
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Trisha Lynn says
I like the unplug unused appliances tip. Makes sense that you use more electric so why not save your self a few bucks!
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Daniela says
I learned that LED flashlights will last 10x longer than regular ones. Thanks!
Deb says
I like the idea of having a Go Bag: Every household should pack a Go Bag – a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation.
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Ann F says
The tip that I found useful was to ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
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Linda Fish says
Identify all possible exit routes from your home and neighborhood.
Marcia Goss says
You need one gallon of drinking water per person per day.
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Kelly K. says
I learned that hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning every year.
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Paul says
It’s interesting to have a “go-bag” prepared with all the important things one needs not directly related to survival.
Sylvia says
Gather supplies is a great tip by OEM. Making sure you have enough water, medications, and hygiene items for a couple of days per person is very important. Also, in colder climates, keep a blanket and some extra clothes in your car as well as a bottle or two of water and a granola bar in case you get stuck!
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Pat says
I learned that in your go bag you should keep a list of the medications each member of your household takes, why they take them, and their dosages.
Amber says
I liked the tip about keeping enough in your home to survive for at least 3 days. That’s a good benchmark for me to reach for my family.
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Margaret Smith says
I like the tip about Deciding where your household will reunite after a disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood.
Thanks so much.
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Adrienne gordon says
I think that ensuring that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks is a good tip.
heather s says
I learned you should agree on a designated place for the family to meet in an emergency
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i like the tip of preparing a Go Bag, to keep emergency items ready to go.
Kyl Neusch says
decide on a place to meet for family members
Alicia Webster says
“The NYC Citizen Corps Council’s preparedness activities are managed by an executive committee and four task forces, each of which focuses on a different demographic group: immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency, people with special needs, youth, and volunteers.” I love that they are looking specifically at certain groups that might need extra attention in an emergency situation. I’d like to see “the elderly” added to that list (although maybe they fall into the “special needs” category?)
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Suzanne K says
I’m also in So Cal, and think I’m fairly prepared (for both earthquake and fire), but learned that I need to have a phone that does not rely on electricity! Never thought of that one… off to dig in closets to see if I still have one!
shelly says
I liked the tip to have a couple of designated places to meet.
Kiara says
the tip I found most useful was. Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
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momznite says
Staying “calm” is a “buzz word” in the Ready Word Search because it is key in an emergency/disaster.
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Stephanie V. says
Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster. If New York City phone circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to make. This out-of-state contact can help you communication with others.
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DebbyM says
I like the tips to: 1) designate two areas for the family to meet…once close by and one farther away, like a church or library….and 2) designate an out of state family member as a point of contact for everyone to contact if separated. I never would have thought of the second one. Good info. (Actually….all of it is! )
Thanks for the information!
Michael says
The go bag. Many great points – the importance of planning ahead
jessi c says
One gallon of drinking water per person per day
reallycool31 says
Great tip : Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
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brenda h says
When developing your family’s disaster plan, you should assemble and make copies of vital contact information for each family member.
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Ashley says
It’s wise to keep iodine tablets on hand for disinfecting water.
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Suzanne Lewis says
This tip was helpful: Gather emergency supplies – some to keep in your home and others to keep in backpacks in case you must leave your home in a hurry.
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Daniel M says
like the go bag tip
bonnie says
I live in NY and the tip I found useful was: Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster. If New York City phone circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to make. This out-of-state contact can help you communication with others.
Kelly Ann T. says
I have a first aid kit on hand and inside is our personal info with stuff such as medications we take, alergies, and other pertinent info. I even have a copy of our medical insurance cards.
Mari says
I learned that the emergency kit should be prepared as such:
Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own, or shelter in place, for at least three days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for emergencies only. Check expiration dates of food and update your kits when you change your clock during daylight-saving times.
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Mary Elderton says
I learned that LED flashlights last about 10x longer than traditional flashlights
Debbie C says
I learned that Light Emitting Diode (LED) flashlights are more durable than and last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs in flashlights. I have one LED flashlight now, the rest are the old type. I need to replace them with the LED type. I notice they seem brighter as well.
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Holly says
We have 6 kids, four of which have rooms in our basement. They each have a rechargeable flashlight plugged into a wall socket, so if there is no power for any reason they have a flashlight to at least safely get upstairs.
Ashley says
I never thought about disinfecting water I found the iodine table tip useful
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McKim says
I learned to check expiration dates of food and update your kits when you change your clock during daylight-saving times.
Erica C. says
I learned that having LED flashlights in your kit is more reliable.
edq143 says
Everyone should have one of these
Ellie W says
The tip to agree on a specific place for family members to meet is my favorite tip.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Erin E says
I found the tip about using a shovel to clear snow away from fire hydrants near your home so that emergency workers can access them to be really helpful. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
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Melissa M. says
I agree that every house should have a “go” bag for emergencies.
amber gi says
a secret password is a great idea!
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Would love to win!!!
Lindsey C says
I especially liked the tip about keeping a picture of you and your pet together in case you are separated, I never would have thought of that but it is a must because I would never want to lose my dog and that could help locate them.
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julieh says
I found the tip about downloading the 2011 Ready New York Downloadable Calendar useful, as it is full of reminders on being prepared.
Erin G says
I like the idea of designating an out-of-state family member for everyone to call in case you get separated
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Kerry says
I found it useful that you should have a go bag with copies of your important documents in a waterproof and portable container.
Kerry says
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Pauline M says
Though I know how difficult it can be to call someone when the cell lines are overloaded, it never occurred to me to use an out of state contact to ensure that my family is safe. In Utah, we’re due for a big earthquake and I’m taking some of these measures to heart! Thanks
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Cori Westphal says
A great tip is to have extra house and car keys in your emergency kit. I never thought about it before, but I don’t want to be searching for my kids so we can evacuate in a hurry!
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Jennifer R says
I learned about readying yourself financially with tips to make a financial emergency kit. One tip on creating a financial worksheet, which includes bank account, credit card, and insurance policy information as well as electronic backup for financial information stored on the computer I found useful.
rebecca says
Camille and Katrina have made me very aware of keeping emergency supplies on hand. We are currently waiting on a possible 2 in. of ice, and 6 to 7 inches of snow along with high winds. My additional supply will include gathering emergency supplies – some to keep in your home and others to keep in backpacks in case you must leave your home in a hurry. I will start collecting the individual back packs when weather allows.
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marilyn says
LED is more long lasting.
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Leslie S. says
I learned you should have an out of state friend or relative for everyone to check-in with.Thanks!
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clynsg says
I like the tip about keeping chlorine bleach on hand to disinfect water–also works for other disinfection, in case there is danger of disease.
Amy Delong says
like that it gives you ideas on what to keep for an emergency
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Happi Shopr says
Hadn’t thought of having a place to meet
Mellissa C says
I like the this tip, using odine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water ONLY if directed to do so by health officials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach to water)
Sherry Moore says
I learned we should have a “go bag”. Ive often wondered how fast we would have to get things together if we had to leave in a hurry!
Monique Rizzo says
I like the tip about involving your children in the planning so they know whats going on.
Thanks for the chance.
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Kristy T says
I never realized that out of state family members should be designated emergency contacts as well! thanks for hosting such a great contest!
barbara wright says
I learned that all of the children be involved in the plan and practice using games…. to reinforce it
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Annette D says
I liked the advice about keeping an old fashioned telephone because it does not need electricity to work!
Denise B. says
Always rotate food and water so that everything is always good.
Melanie says
I liked the advice about knowing your plan and practicing it ahead of time.
Rosey says
I learned that you should clear away snow from the fire hydrant by your home, if applicable, so that firefighters can easily access them if needed.
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Becky says
Eat. Food provides your body with needed energy to produce its own heat and drinking helps your body avoid dehydration.
CherylS22 says
I learned that it is a good idea to ‘Arrange a Family Night to make sure your kids are prepared for emergencies. Review your emergency plan.’
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Susan Smith says
Eat. Food provides your body with needed energy to produce its own heat and drinking helps your body avoid dehydration.
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I learned that LED lights are longer lasting. suelee1998 @ gmail.com
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Ed Nemmers says
Identify all possible exit routes from your home/neighborhood!
Valeen N says
I learned that you should have extra sets of essential keys like house and car and keep those in your emergency kit. Great idea!
latisha depoortere says
The best plan make sure you have enough food and water when you know bad weather is coming and go out before and make sure you have what you need! Great giveaway thank you.
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john albarado says
like the idea of everyone having a spot to meet
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susan smoaks says
gather supplies and have a go bag
tiffany lane says
LED light flashlight last much longer
Christine says
Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
Donna Hunt says
I learned that LED flashlights last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs. Thank you for the giveaway!
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Charity S. says
Tip: Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
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April says
I found out that they have a program to teach regular people how to help: NYC CERT is a public program and training is available to all city residents, as well as those who work in NYC, provided they are interested in becoming a resource during disasters.
Tammy Darling says
Practice your plan with all household members.
tanya says
LED flashlights last longer than traditional flashlight batteries. Looks like I need to replace the ones in my kit!
c y says
Good idea I found “Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster.” NEED to do that!
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A useful tip I found was to decide where your household will reunite after a disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library, community center, or place of worship.
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Develop a disaster plan is a great tip!
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Ani says
I like the tip that everyone in the family should have a bag that’s ready to go filled with things they’ll need.
Darcy B says
I love that they are so thorough in the pet guide I learned that ”
TIP: Pets in carriers are allowed on MTA subways, buses,
and trains. When an evacuation order is declared, pets
too large for carriers will also be allowed, provided those
animals are muzzled and controlled on a sturdy leash no
longer than four feet”
This is good to know –I remember when they evacuated New Orleans –that was an issue many elderly people wouldn’t leave without their pets–pets were not allowed. I know I couldn’t possibly leave my animals behind.
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Your emergency supply kit should have Iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water)
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melissa says
the tip i found most useful: Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
Auriette says
The OEM has some great brochures that you can download. I looked at the one for Pet Owners. They make some really good points, like making arrangements with a neighbor to care for your pet if you can’t get home, and even if they’re indoor pets, make sure they have collars and tags, so rescue workers can return lost pets to you.
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One tip I learned was never heat your home with a stove or oven, and do not use kerosene or oil-burning heaters indoors
because of monoxide poisoning
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I found the Make a Plan section helpful as it gives tips on what to include while making a plan!
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Veronica Garrett says
Designate a family member who lives out of state as an emergency contact number if the family gets separated.
Sarah L says
OEM urges New Yorkers to assist clearing snow and ice from fire hydrants. That makes sense.
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