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Fall Is A Great Time To Make Your Home And Property 'Firewise'

Oct 17, 2019 ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Posted: October 17, 2019

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Stay safe when the water temperature drops

Oct 15, 2019 ● By Editor

While more boating-related accidents occur during the busy summer months, a higher percentage of them are fatal during the cold-water season and survival rates drop drastically. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 15, 2019

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Cold and Flu on the Rise? How to Prepare for the Season

Oct 12, 2019 ● By Editor

Before the virus knocks you and your family out, try these tips to prepare for colds and flu. From WebMD.com - Posted: October 12, 2019

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Video: MnDOT Prepares for Potentially Inclement Road Conditions

Oct 12, 2019 ● By Editor

By Brandon Weathers of WDIO-TV - October 12, 2019

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Plan and practice your escape during National Fire Prevention Week

Oct 08, 2019 ● By Editor

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. From Boreal Community Media - October 8, 2019

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The climate is changing, but our disaster-response system isn’t keeping up, experts say

Oct 06, 2019 ● By Editor

The process also fails to fully engage survivors, Kirsch said, who are a trove of information about their own decision-making as well as insights into what responders did. By Frances Stead Sellers from The Washington Post - October 5, 2019

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Hovland community shows strong support for Volunteer Fire Department

Oct 02, 2019 ● By Editor

The Hovland Volunteer Fire Department Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner was well attended on Wednesday, October 2 at the Hovland Town Hall. From Boreal Community Media - October 2, 2019

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Pets need disaster plans too!

Sep 30, 2019 ● By Editor

“Planning ahead is the best way for people to ensure all members of their family, including pets, are ready to face an emergency,” said Joann Fuller, who oversees Hill’s Pet Nutrition Food, Shelter & Love® program. Media Release from Dumb Friend's League and Hill Nutrition - September 30, 2019

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Teach your children how to be prepared for emergencies

Sep 21, 2019 ● By Editor

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and it is the perfect time to develop an emergency plan for your family including children, starting with a family communication plan. From ready.gov - September 21, 2019

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Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends

Sep 15, 2019 ● By Editor

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. From ready.gov - September 15, 2019

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