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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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State Police encourages Emergency Preparedness when traveling for the Fourth of July Holiday

Jul 03, 2019 ● By Editor

The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging motorists to place an emergency preparedness kit in their vehicles.. By Madeline Ciak of Fox 66 - July 3, 2019

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Monitoring the Bacterial Safety of Lake Superior Beaches

Jun 29, 2019 ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Health monitors 39 beaches on Park Point and up the North Shore for harmful bacteria in the water such as E. coli. By Katharine Huntley of WDIO-TV. Posted: June 27, 2019

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Speeding behind jump in 2018 traffic fatalities, state officials say

Jun 18, 2019 ● By Editor

By Mark Sepic of Minnesota Public Radio News - June 18, 2019

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Minnesota Fire Deaths Second-Lowest On Record in 2018

Jun 11, 2019 ● By Editor

There were no working fire alarms in 30% of the homes where fire death occurred and people aged 50 or older accounted for 60% of fire deaths. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - June 12, 2019

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