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How to Revise Your Emergency Plan Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Jun 02, 2020 07:40AM ● By Editor

Devastating floods in Michigan, wildfires in the Florida panhandle, and a turbulent tornado season in the Midwest, and summer 2020 is off to a rough start. By Mary H.J. Farrell from Consumer Reports - June 1, 2020

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Be prepared to Weather the Storm

May 24, 2020 04:21PM ● By Editor

Being prepared for weather disasters and power outages is critical to protecting property, productivity and well-being. From Boreal Community Media - May 23, 2020

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Signs indicate Minnesota's severe weather season is coming soon

Apr 26, 2020 11:19AM ● By Editor

Severe storm chances increasing in the next two weeks. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - April 24, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Extreme Heat Tips

Apr 17, 2020 05:29AM ● By Editor

Here are some tips you need to learn to cope with extreme heat. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 17, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: What to do during a Tornado event

Apr 16, 2020 05:41AM ● By Editor

Tips for being safe in a tornado event at home, at work, at school, on the road and in the outdoors. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 16, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flooding and Flash Floods

Apr 15, 2020 05:39AM ● By Editor

About 75 percent of flash-flood deaths occur at night. Half of the victims die in automobiles or other vehicles. Many deaths occur when people drive around road barricades that clearly indicate that the road is washed out ahead. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 16, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Storms, Hail and Lightning

Apr 14, 2020 05:36AM ● By Editor

Severe thunderstorms produce large hail or winds of at least 58 mph. Some wind gusts can exceed 100 mph and produce tornado-like damage. That’s why many communities will sound their outdoor sirens for damaging straight-line winds. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 15, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Weather Warning Terms

Apr 13, 2020 05:42AM ● By Editor

Learn the meaning of weather alerts and how to use technology to stay informed. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 13, 2020

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County Connections: Severe Weather Awareness Week

Apr 10, 2020 09:59AM ● By Editor

By Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport - From Cook County MN - April 10, 2020

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NWS Duluth to offer free Skywarn Spotter Training classes online this spring

Apr 08, 2020 01:57PM ● By Editor

Weather Services will be hosting six Skywarn Spotter Training classes online this spring, with both daytime and evening times offered for flexibility. From NOAA/National Weather Service Duluth, MN - April 8, 2020

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