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Thunderstorm safety at work: Before, during and after

May 31, 2022 10:20AM ● By Editor

Businesses and organizations shouldn’t be scrambling when it comes to storm preparedness considering the potentially deadly and destructive consequences – and all employers are concerned. By Maia Foulis from The Safety Magazine • May 29, 2022

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NOAA researchers seek to earn more about tornado experiences to improve safety

May 27, 2022 01:54PM ● By Editor

The information gathered by the Tornado Tales tool can also be used by other social scientists and local emergency managers. By Homeland Security Today • May 26, 2022

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Power outage: What to include in an emergency preparedness kit

May 27, 2022 01:49PM ● By Editor

No power, no cell service and, in some cases, no idea what to do next. David Fraser, an emergency management volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross, said now is the time to prepare for future emergencies. By Claey Bedore of Global News • May 27, 2022

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Minnesota breaks national rainfall monitor recruiting records

Apr 29, 2022 05:46AM ● By Editor

New observers join more than 1,000 other daily precipitation observers who volunteer as part of the state’s network, making Minnesota’s resident precipitation observing program the most comprehensive in the country. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • April 28, 2022

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Spring is the time to prepare for possible flooding

Apr 22, 2022 06:54AM ● By Editor

The DNR has a wide range of resources available to help municipalities and property owners prepare for flooding. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 21, 2022

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Severe storms cause major damage in southern Minnesota community

Apr 13, 2022 10:40AM ● By Editor

The National Weather Service in La Crosse, which covers Mower County, said survey crews would head out to determine if the damage was from a tornado or from straight-line winds. By Tim Nelson from Minnesota Public Radio News • April 13, 2022

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Severe Weather Awareness Week

Mar 25, 2022 09:19AM ● By Editor

Warmer weather brings the potential for severe weather, and we in Cook County need to be prepared. By Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport from Cook County MN • March 25, 2022

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Minnesota leading the way in signing up new volunteer weather observers

Mar 24, 2022 06:41AM ● By Editor

Minnesota, which was the top state for volunteer sign-ups in 2020 and 2021, too, also is leading in per capita volunteers this year. By Andrew Krueger from Minnesota Public Radio News • March 23, 2022

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Spring storm in Minnesota: Rain and snowfall reports so far, winter storm warning continues

Mar 23, 2022 09:36AM ● By Editor

Soakings rains, ice and significant snowfall still occurring. Winter Storm Warning for Cook County extended to 7PM CDT Wednesday. From Minnesota Public Radio News • March 23, 2022

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