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How to prepare for coronavirus? Step 1: Breathe

Feb 27, 2020 ● By Editor

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It’s especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. By Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan - February 27, 2020

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What goes in a 3-day emergency food supply?

Feb 24, 2020 ● By Editor

The kit should include food, water, personal hygiene items, flashlights, blankets and other essentials. The food needs to be non-perishable. Select foods that require no refrigeration, minimal or no preparation or cooking, and little or no water. By Christine Patrick of the Times and Democrat - Posted: February 24, 2020

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Bird's eye view essential to figuring flood risk

Feb 17, 2020 ● By Editor

National Weather Service forecasters say parts of Minnesota could see flood conditions later this spring, according to preliminary outlooks. By Matt Sepic of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 17, 2020

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Schools should heed calls to do lockdown drills without traumatizing kids instead of abolishing them

Feb 16, 2020 ● By Editor

By Jaclyn Schildkraut, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, State University of New York Oswego from the Conversation. Posted: February 16, 2020

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Will Spring Flooding in 2020 Repeat Last Year's Disaster? There Are Some Troubling Signs.

Feb 16, 2020 ● By Editor

There are some troubling signs ahead of the approaching spring flood season. Last fall was historically wet in parts of the Northern Plains and upper Midwest. By Jon Erdman of The Weather Channel - February 14, 2020

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Coast Guards warns of weak ice across Great Lakes region

Feb 04, 2020 ● By Editor

Current ice conditions on the Great Lakes are far below the seasonal average. The combination of open water, unstable ice formation and areas of relatively weak ice may create hazardous conditions for recreational users. From the United States Coast Guard - February 4, 2020

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Ontario Provincial Police say poor behaviours behind most snowmobile fatalities

Jan 23, 2020 ● By Editor

From 2009-2019, the OPP investigated 175 snowmobile fatalities. From CBC News · Thunder Bay - Posted: January 23, 2020

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Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

Jan 10, 2020 ● By Editor

A program from the University of Minnesota aims to teach homeowners about the myths and misconceptions of septics systems, knowledge that could save them money and help protect the environment. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 10, 2020

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5 Reasons To Add Disaster Preparedness to Your New Year's Resolution

Jan 02, 2020 ● By Editor

Below are our top 5 reasons for adding disaster preparedness to your New Year’s resolutions. How will you become more disaster prepared in 2020? From survivalhax.com - Posted: January 2, 2020

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CDC provides recap of 2019 health threats and responses

Dec 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Here’s a closer look at some of the biggest health issues that CDC tackled this year. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Posted: December 26, 2019

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