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Plan and practice your escape during National Fire Prevention Week

Oct 08, 2019 ● By Editor

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. From Boreal Community Media - October 8, 2019

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Pets need disaster plans too!

Sep 30, 2019 ● By Editor

“Planning ahead is the best way for people to ensure all members of their family, including pets, are ready to face an emergency,” said Joann Fuller, who oversees Hill’s Pet Nutrition Food, Shelter & Love® program. Media Release from Dumb Friend's League and Hill Nutrition - September 30, 2019

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Teach your children how to be prepared for emergencies

Sep 21, 2019 ● By Editor

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and it is the perfect time to develop an emergency plan for your family including children, starting with a family communication plan. From ready.gov - September 21, 2019

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Video: Teach your kids these school bus safety rules

Aug 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Nearly two-thirds of school bus-related fatalities of school-age children occur outside of the school bus. Children need to do their part to stay safe both in and around school buses. From the National Safety Council. Posted: August 26, 2019

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Time for a Back to School Safety Checklist

Aug 21, 2019 ● By Editor

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year. From the National Safety Council - Posted: August 21, 2019

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Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet Safety

Aug 16, 2019 ● By Editor

When it comes to managing pet safety during an emergency, the unpredictable can make the preparation process even more difficult. From Family Features. Posted: August 16, 2019

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Video: Help from above: A look at St. Paul's flying firefighters

Aug 02, 2019 ● By Editor

Minnesota’s Aviation Rescue Team (MART) deployed more times last weekend then they often see in a month, after three calls for help sent teams on rescues to the North Shore and Boundary Waters. From KSTP-TV - August 1, 2019

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Survival expert's advice: Prepare an emergency plan

Jul 12, 2019 ● By Editor

By Josette Keelor The Northern Virginia Daily - Posted: July 12, 2019

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Poll Reveals Americans' Lack of Preparedness for Natural Disasters

Jul 12, 2019 ● By Editor

Most Americans (54%) are aware they or their family could be impacted by a disaster in the next five years, yet more than half (51%) do not have an emergency plan in place. From Security Magazine - Posted: July 12, 2019

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‘Death by GPS’: Officials warn against trusting tech in the wilderness

Jul 06, 2019 ● By Editor

Without a paper map, people can quickly get into danger. By Ladd Egan of KSL.com - Posted July 6, 2019

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