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4 Must-Have Government Apps to get assistance from when facing a State of Emergency

Aug 13, 2022 08:40AM ● By Editor

Here are the four essential apps you need to have in the case of a state of emergency, per USA.gov, plus a few honorable mentions. All are available for Android and iOS devices, except for the HUD Resource Locator. By David Nadelle from Yahoo Finance • August 12, 2022

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FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 Minnesota counties damaged in May storm

Aug 12, 2022 06:20AM ● By Editor

There were at least five tornado touchdowns, including one with 120 mph winds in the tiny town of Forada, near Alexandria in Douglas County. By Nina Moini, Ngoc Bui and Megan Burks from Minnesota Public Radio News • August 11, 2022

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Even modest warming could cause major changes for forests in the Great Lakes region and southern Canada

Aug 11, 2022 10:02AM ● By Editor

The study found that even modest (1.6 C) climate warming produced major problems for many species, including reduced growth and increased mortality. In addition, reduced rainfall amplified the negative effects of warming on the survival of several boreal species. From the University of Michigan News • August 11, 2022

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Fargo-Moorhead flood control effort digs in

Aug 10, 2022 12:41PM ● By Editor

A 20-mile long dam with large gated control structures south of Fargo-Moorhead will control the flow of water during floods, diverting a portion of the Red River into the channel, reducing the river level through the urban area. By Dan Gunderson from Minnesota Public Radio News • August 9, 2022

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Ways to help keep students safe as they head back to school

Aug 09, 2022 07:58AM ● By Editor

It’s almost time for students to return to the classroom and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school. From the American Red Cross • August 8, 2022

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58% of human infectious diseases can be worsened by climate change

Aug 08, 2022 01:37PM ● By Editor

We scoured 77,000 studies to map the pathways. By Tristan McKenzie, Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Science, University of Gothenburg, Camilo Mora, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Hawaii and Hannah von Hammerstein, Ph.D. Candidate in Geography and Environmental Science, University of Hawaii from The Conversation • August 8, 2022

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Canada to ban import of handguns pending total freeze

Aug 07, 2022 06:58AM ● By Editor

Canada is to ban imports of handguns - part of a move that could see a total freeze on their purchase and sale. From BBC News • August 6, 2022

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Extreme Summer: ‘They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters

Aug 05, 2022 06:12AM ● By Editor

The United States has experienced an average of 7.7 billion-dollar disasters annually over the past four decades, Smith said. But in the past five years, that average has jumped to nearly 18 events each year. Story by Brady Dennis, Photos by Jesse Barber from The Washington Post • August 4, 2022

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What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains

Aug 04, 2022 06:07AM ● By Editor

Flash floods often catch people by surprise, even though weather forecasters and emergency personnel try to warn and prepare communities. These events can wash away cars and even move buildings off their foundations. By Janey Camp, Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University from The Conversation • August 3, 2022

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Banana Boat spray sunscreen sold nationwide recalled due to presence of carcinogen benzene

Aug 03, 2022 09:54AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Three batches of Banana Boat's Hair and Scalp sunscreen are being recalled after tests detected trace levels of the carcinogen benzene - CBS Minnesota News - July 30, 2022

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