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Video: Join the “EARTH EX” Preparedness Event on August 22

Aug 15, 2018 10:49AM ● By Editor

What would you do when the power goes out for a week or more, as it did during Hurricane Irma in Florida last fall? You won’t be able to heat your home, turn on the water or lights, or charge your cell phone. Media release from Cook County - August 15, 2018

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New fires increase smokey conditions in Thunder Bay as fire crews control Kenora Fire 71

Aug 15, 2018 06:00AM ● By Editor

Three fires near Wabikimi Lake may be contributing to smokey conditions in Thunder Bay. By Christina Jung of CBC News · August 14, 2018

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Fire hazard extends to Red Lake, Sioux Lookout district after heat wave

Aug 14, 2018 11:25AM ● By Editor

A total of 11 fires were reported as of Monday morning. From CBC News · August 13, 2018

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Code RED: What is it and how can it benefit you?

Aug 13, 2018 06:53PM ● By Editor

On July 25, 2018, Boreal Staff Lisa Bauer and Shawn Buckroyd met with Cook County’s Director of Emergency Management & Public Information Valerie Marasco and Jail Administrator/Dispatch Supervisor Ben Hallberg to learn more about CodeRED notifications.

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Significant rise in mosquito "disease danger days" in U.S., report warns

Aug 13, 2018 04:44PM ● By Editor

As global temperatures continue to rise, the number of mosquito "disease danger days" is increasing across much of the United States, representing a greater risk for transmission of mosquito-borne diseases, according to a new report. By ASHLEY WELCH of CBS NEWS - August 13, 2018

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Busy weekend for forest fires in northwest Ontario.

Aug 12, 2018 03:30PM ● By Editor

Smoke from BC, western U.S. fires drifting into region, MNRF says. From CBC News · August 12, 2018

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13 new wildfires in Northwest Ontario

Aug 12, 2018 07:51AM ● By Editor

As expected, the hot weather has increased the fire hazard in Northwestern Ontario. by netnews ledger.com - August 12, 2018

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'Be extremely cautious' wildfire officials caution campers in northwestern Ontario

Aug 10, 2018 04:28PM ● By Editor

As of Thursday evening, there were 15 new forest fires reported. From CBC News · August 10, 2018

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Many U.S. schools still not fully prepared for disasters

Aug 09, 2018 07:28AM ● By Editor

Many U.S. public school districts lack comprehensive plans for responding to natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks and other emergencies despite a federal initiative for all schools to address these needs by 2020, researchers say. By Lisa Rapaport - Reuters Health - August 9, 2018

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