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The climate is changing, but our disaster-response system isn’t keeping up, experts say

Oct 06, 2019 ● By Editor

The process also fails to fully engage survivors, Kirsch said, who are a trove of information about their own decision-making as well as insights into what responders did. By Frances Stead Sellers from The Washington Post - October 5, 2019

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Coast Guard rescues kayaker fighting waves in Lake Superior

Oct 04, 2019 ● By Editor

The kayak had taken on water and the person was unable to swim to shore due to rough conditions on the Great Lake. The Coast Guard pulled the man from the water and transported him to shore where he was treated by EMS. By Brandon Champion of mlive.com - October 4, 2019

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'There was a guardian angel watching over me': Winnipeg man survives bear attack at Kenora cottage

Oct 04, 2019 ● By Editor

Dave Schwab was at family cottage near Rice Lake when black bear slashed, bit him. By CBC News - October 3, 2019

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Hovland community shows strong support for Volunteer Fire Department

Oct 02, 2019 ● By Editor

The Hovland Volunteer Fire Department Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner was well attended on Wednesday, October 2 at the Hovland Town Hall. From Boreal Community Media - October 2, 2019

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Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends

Sep 15, 2019 ● By Editor

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. From ready.gov - September 15, 2019

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Bayfield County Pursues Flood Resiliency To Protect Its Economy

Sep 12, 2019 ● By Editor

Local Officials Seek Grants, Support Changes To Law To Prepare For Extreme Storms In The Future. By Will Cushman of WisContext.org - September 10, 2019

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Make a family plan for Emergency Preparedness

Sep 07, 2019 ● By Editor

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. From ready.gov - September 7, 2019

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As school starts, Cook County Sheriff emphasizes safety

Sep 03, 2019 ● By Editor

Besides the reduced speed limits in the school zones, there are other considerations to be aware of such as crosswalks, school bus pick-ups and drop-offs, students walking across parking lots, and students darting out in between parked vehicles. From Cook County Law Enforcement - September 2, 2019

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WDIO-TV Report: Boreal Emergency Portal among 6 finalists for prestigious Touchstone Award

Sep 02, 2019 ● By Editor

The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will present the Touchstone award to the winner at its annual luncheon at the DECC on Monday, October 7. From Boreal Community Media - September 2, 2019

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U.S. Coast Guard: 73 people have died on the Great Lakes this year

Aug 29, 2019 ● By Editor

80 per cent of them weren't wearing life jackets. By Darren Taylor of Soo Today - August 29, 2019

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