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IronLionZion

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5. The garages were while they were on breaks during their 12 hour shift

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Reply #4)

Sat Jan 30, 2021, 10:10 AM

Jan 2021

and it was to keep warm since it's cold outside, especially overnight. They also take breaks inside buildings like the capitol or white house or whatever is nearby and has available space. Local restaurants and people have given them free food and coffee. Our city is very grateful that the national guard are here.

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from Capital Weather Gang: Snow potential index - 9/10 (↑): [View all] elleng Jan 2021 OP

Do the national guard troops have to stay outdoors? left-of-center2012 Jan 2021 #1

Haven't heard. Been very cold (and windy.) elleng Jan 2021 #2

They are quartered in hotels while not on shift IronLionZion Jan 2021 #3

So they're not using the garages anymore? left-of-center2012 Jan 2021 #4

The garages were while they were on breaks during their 12 hour shift IronLionZion Jan 2021 #5