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The volunteers "are taking good care of us; we were given blankets and facilities to shower," Elvira Menendez said.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

Those numbers are made real by the dozens of families around us who have no choice but to lie on blankets on the floor, in the hallway.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

A dangerous heat wave can put anyone at risk of dehydration and heatstroke, and that’s a major concern this week as extreme heat blankets much of the U.S.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she and her friends set up a charity, delivering food, medicine and blankets near the front and raising money for depleted military units.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Still clothed, Father and I lie on a tarp and wrap ourselves in blankets.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes