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Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

Jan 04, 2020 ● By Editor

he National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the "Deceptive Killers" because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. From weather underground.com - Posted: January 4, 2020

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How to Prep Your Home Before Heading out on Winter Vacation

Dec 27, 2019 ● By Editor

Wouldn't you prefer knowing your home is safe and sound while you sip margaritas/head down that snowy slope? It's easy enough to give yourself that peace of mind — all it takes is a little bit of preparation. By Ally Hirschlag from The Weather Channel - Posted: December 27, 2019

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Cook County Connections: Holiday Safety

Dec 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Cook County wants everyone to have a wonderful holiday season and, to that end, offers these safety tips. By Sheriff Pat Eliasen from Cook County Law Enforcement - December 20, 2019

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9 ways to make your holiday season jolly

Dec 18, 2019 ● By Editor

The holidays often bring times of joy, love and laughter, but the aftereffects can sometimes bring unwelcomed stress and depression. From the Mayo Clinic Health System. Posted: December 18, 2019

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Winter holiday pet safety

Dec 18, 2019 ● By Editor

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. From the American Veterinary Medical Association - Posted: December 18, 2019

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Keep your family safe from these 5 surprising Christmas dangers (Santa's on the list)

Dec 18, 2019 ● By Editor

In recent years, experts and researchers have published various warnings about holiday-related injuries. And some of those warnings have included some pretty specific (and surprising) details. By Joel Shannon of USA Today - Posted: December 18, 2019

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Tech tools help those lost in the wilderness. But they don't always find someone in time.

Dec 15, 2019 ● By Editor

GPS, cellphones, thermal imaging, infrared cameras and drones have improved many aspects of search and rescue, yet finding people lost in the wild remains a stubbornly difficult task. By Christie Aschwanden from the The Washington Post - December 15, 2019

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Winter Storm Timing

Nov 26, 2019 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - November 26, 2019

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THANKSGIVING TRAVEL ALERT: Dangerous conditions for those headed south

Nov 25, 2019 ● By Editor

From the National Weather Service - Chanhassen MN - November 25, 2019

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Man dies after breaking through ice on northern Minnesota river

Nov 24, 2019 ● By Editor

The victim was identified as a 34-year-old man from Scanlon; his name has not been released. Authorities said they're still investigating why the man was on the river ice. From staff reports from Minnesota Public Radio News - November 24, 2019

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