I've checked on those I know already and they are fine. However, in this weather, even families that wouldn't normally meet the criteria of "special needs" but who have infants or small children could be especially at risk. I just heard that 750,000 in the larger vicinity are out of power. Analyzing the situation, it seems that the greatest danger is related to power outage and resultant lack of heat.  I've wondered if we should bundle up, then put on our identifying vests and go in twos knocking door to door checking on people. ( I could easily be talked out of this; it's COLD outside!) I'm not sure exactly what we could do for them though. My condo has power but would only hold so many people. Those without power would most likely have to get out of bed where they would most likely be bundled up together under layers of covers, then open the door to answer when we knocked, thus allowing what heat retained in their home OUT and more of the colder air IN. So, I have been thinking about this and think that, on balance, that would cause more harm than good if done randomly. I don't think any cell phone towers are down, so most who need help could still call out. What does everyone else think?