tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/boreal-emergency-preparedness?page=2Boreal Emergency Preparedness Boreal Emergency Preparedness | Boreal Community Media Page 2Keeping communities connected2024-01-21T07:22:30-06:00urn: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>urn:uuid:8d529ef1-94ea-46ec-84bd-c77a2393b44c2023-11-21T10:04:35-06:002023-11-21T10:04:35-06:00As holiday approaches, remind kids about dangers of cold water2023-11-21 10:04:34 -0600Content EditorUnseasonably warm weather during the first half of November means many lakes and ponds remain free of ice, but the water is dangerously cold - MN DNR - Nov 21, 2023<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8bc1638b-a8b2-49b8-9f0a-27a9c0a657042023-11-03T09:00:48-05:002023-11-03T09:00:52-05:00Safety tips for the deer hunting season opener from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2023-11-03 09:00:48 -0500Content EditorWhen hunters prepare and take the proper precautions, hunting is a safe activity that creates lifelong memories - MN DNR - November 3, 2023<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43be026-c39c-46f8-87bf-46e0de61bb662022-10-28T09:05:25-05:002023-11-01T08:41:33-05:00Cook County Connections: Halloween Safety2023-10-31 09:05:25 -0500Content EditorStaff from the Sheriff’s Office will be patrolling to enhance public safety, but there are steps that you can take to help ensure a positive evening - Cook County, MN - Oct 28, 2022<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>