tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/boreal-emergency-preparednessBoreal Emergency Preparedness Boreal Emergency Preparedness | Boreal Community Media Keeping communities connected2024-03-13T07:04:30-05:00urn:uuid:dc93b3ff-b463-4fd7-bf41-70d8855af9e92024-03-11T19:32:19-05:002024-03-13T07:04:30-05:00Near critical fire weather conditions today for east-central and northeast MN2024-03-12 06:58:08 -0500EditorNear-critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon for much of east-central and northeast Minnesota • National Weather Service Duluth • March 12, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bbf9642f-6ff7-4872-b901-6018d5d552bf2024-03-10T07:17:33-05:002024-03-10T07:17:40-05:00Northland drought expanding2024-03-10 07:17:33 -0500EditorIf precipitation and temperature trends continue, drought could expand and worsen • National Weather Service Duluth • March 10, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2dbec4fd-3882-4605-9c91-54174db606be2024-02-25T06:13:42-06:002024-02-25T06:13:42-06:00Ice safety2024-02-25 06:13:41 -0600EditorYou can't judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature, or whether or not the ice is covered with snow - MN DRN - February 25, 2024.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7259b703-a7af-423e-9c6c-e6359d20dc602024-01-20T19:23:04-06:002024-01-21T07:22:30-06:00How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter2024-01-21 07:22:25 -0600EditorAs a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside - AP News - January 21, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6fa456b4-4804-4ab8-a41c-c3642f2842d72024-01-18T06:25:22-06:002024-01-18T08:21:07-06:00The Energy Assistance Program helps pay energy bills for eligible Minnesotans2024-01-18 08:20:54 -0600EditorThe program is free and provides benefits of up to $1,400, plus additional support to respond to emergencies - MN Commerce Department - January 18, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcb58acd-f304-4501-b0cb-c703d442de462024-01-17T09:04:16-06:002024-01-17T09:04:16-06:00Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips2024-01-17 09:04:16 -0600Content EditorAs temperatures drop below freezing throughout the country, some people might be breaking out their space heaters for added warmth in their homes - KARE 11 News - January 17, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:18fb3613-d09c-4de7-adff-47185d3c5f8e2024-01-12T11:43:42-06:002024-01-12T11:43:52-06:00Minnesotans fish free with kids Jan. 13-15, but officials warn of unsafe ice conditions across much of state2024-01-12 11:43:42 -0600Content EditorMinnesotans fish free with kids Jan. 13-15, but officials warn of unsafe ice conditions across much of state - MN DNR - January 12, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:42134c1f-11af-495c-8653-8786b6e5e87a2024-01-09T10:16:32-06:002024-01-09T10:16:38-06:00MN Dept of Health: More than 40% of Minnesota homes have high radon levels, yet only 1-2% are tested2024-01-09 10:16:32 -0600Content EditorMinnesota has unusually high radon levels due to its unique geology and cold climate. The average radon level in Minnesota is more than three times higher than the U.S. radon level - MDH - Jan 9, 2024<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c30c83aa-e75b-4ebb-bd95-7a066d7aeaa82023-12-13T09:56:13-06:002023-12-13T09:56:16-06:00Dry conditions throughout Minnesota increase potential for wildfires2023-12-13 09:56:13 -0600Content EditorLack of snow and unusually warm, dry conditions over the next week are likely to increase fire danger in much of Minnesota - MN DNR - December 13, 2023<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5f9b0dca-3e05-4576-9e5d-6f9d212975392023-10-12T08:55:41-05:002023-12-12T12:22:39-06:00Gale warnings, small craft advisory, and wind advisory issued along North Shore, including areas in Cook County2023-12-11 08:55:41 -0600Content EditorGale warnings, small craft advisory, and wind advisory issued along North Shore, including areas in Cook County - Boreal Community Media - December 11, 2023<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>