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10 smart products to add to your emergency kit

Apr 18, 2019 ● By Editor

A little preparation can go a long way. From WFAA-TV - Posted: April 18, 2019

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Checking your cabin for safety when you open this spring

Apr 14, 2019 ● By Editor

It is important to make detailed checklists for all of the things you need to look after when opening up the cabin in the spring. From Cottagetips.com - Posted April 14, 2019

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How to Keep Pets Safe During an Emergency (and What to Put in Your Disaster Kit)

Apr 10, 2019 ● By Editor

Your primary goal is to keep everyone safe—including your pets. Here's how to include your pets in your disaster safety and evacuation plans. By Terry Williams from realtor.com - April 10, 2019

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Tofte First Responders in Need of New AED

Mar 28, 2019 ● By Editor

Tofte Fire/EMS is in need of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED); a 12-lead LIFEPAK 15 to be exact!

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This high-tech bivy sack is a must-have for any emergency preparedness kit

Mar 23, 2019 ● By Editor

If your idea of fun involves spending a lot of time in the great outdoors, you simply must be prepared. Things can go wrong anywhere at any time. From militarytimes.com. Posted: March 22, 2019

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12 Maintenance Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Mar 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Prep your home for spring — inside and out. By Farima Alavi of the DIY Network - Posted: March 20, 2019

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A Boreal Exclusive - Meet Beth Ambrosen from the Cook County Search and Rescue Team

Mar 18, 2019 ● By Editor

Lisa Bauer from Boreal Community Media spent time talking with Beth Ambrosen to learn more about what it means to be involved with the Search and Rescue team in Cook County. From Boreal Community Media - March 18, 2019

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Video: High Risk of Spring Flooding, Residents Advised to Consider Flood Insurance

Mar 11, 2019 ● By Editor

"In higher terrain in the North Shore that have an excessive eight to 10 inches of water content." By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - March 10, 2019

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A Boreal Exclusive – Interview with a Life Link III Flight Nurse

Mar 11, 2019 ● By Editor

Lisa Bauer from Boreal shares her exclusive interview with Mindy Olander from Life Link III. Mindy is one of the Flight Nurses who comes to Cook County to assist with patient transports. Exclusive to Boreal Community Media - March 11, 2019

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Video: How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing

Feb 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Subzero temperatures can cause even interior pipes to freeze. By Mary H.J. Farrell of Consumer Reports - Posted February 26, 2019

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