During this extreme cold snap, are you preparing your house so the pipes don't freeze?

During this extreme cold snap, are you preparing your house so the pipes don't freeze?
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I also moved stored bedding, towels, toilet paper rolls and food items away from the outside wall so there is an air gap. I don’t want any water to condense where they are in direct contact with the wall. That can damage the wall and the food.
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