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Video: Surviving a power outage during a winter storm

Feb 24, 2019 06:30AM ● By Editor

By Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer from Accuweather.com - Posted: February 24, 2019

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How to Survive If You Are Stranded in a Blizzard

Feb 18, 2019 07:25AM ● By Editor

From the Weather Channel - Posted: February 18, 2019

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Snowmobile experts stress safety in recent snow surge

Feb 13, 2019 06:23AM ● By Editor

It was a deadly weekend for snowmobiles. This after five separate crashes in five different Wisconsin counties, claiming the lives of five snowmobilers. From KBJR-TV - February 13, 2019

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Tips on how to survive in extreme cold and snow

Jan 20, 2019 10:19AM ● By Editor

By Stef Zisovska of outdoorrevival.com - Posted January 20, 2019

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Employers: Monitoring workers' exposure to cold stress

Jan 16, 2019 07:38AM ● By Editor

It is important for employers to know the wind chill temperature so that they can gauge workers’ exposure risk better and plan how to safely do the work. From OSHA.gov. Posted: January 16, 2019

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5 tips for handling wind chill

Jan 03, 2019 07:19AM ● By Editor

“The higher the wind speed, the more rapidly the still air is removed, resulting in greater rate of heat loss,” says Cheung. By Jackie Davis of Cottage Life magazine - January 2, 2019

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Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips

Dec 17, 2018 09:42AM ● By Editor

Did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets' health? From the American Veterinary Medical Association - December 17, 2018

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Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.

Dec 15, 2018 09:36AM ● By Editor

From the American Red Cross - December 15, 2018

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Tips for Starting Your Car in Subzero Weather

Dec 07, 2018 10:37AM ● By Editor

The best moves you can make to improve your car's chances of starting the next time the temperature plunges below zero are to make sure your battery and charging system are in good shape. By Rick Popely from Cars.com - Posted December 27, 2018

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Tips for Surviving Snowstorms & Extreme Cold

Dec 06, 2018 07:02AM ● By Editor

From ready.gov - December 6, 2018

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