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Coast Guard video shows medical evacuation on Lake Superior

Oct 19, 2022 01:48PM ● By Editor

Lowering a basket from a helicopter onto a ship in the middle of the lake in the best weather conditions is challenging. Adding in rain and snow didn’t help. Raising the difficulty of the mission even more was that it happened at night. By Ben Raymond from WJEN-TV • October 18, 2022

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Loan deadline approaching for northern Minnesotans affected by flooding

Oct 18, 2022 02:20PM ● By Editor

People affected by the flooding can get some help thanks to a recent disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Home and business owners in the counties listed above can apply for low-interest, long term loans. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • October 17, 2022

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10 Steps to Make Sure Your Home Is Ready for Winter

Oct 16, 2022 10:35AM ● By Editor

If your area experiences harsh winters, create a plan for preparing your home and property now, so when that first surprise freeze hits, you can rest easy. By Liz Sack from realsimple.com • October 16, 2022

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National Move Over Day raising awareness for roadside worker safety

Oct 16, 2022 07:26AM ● By Editor

Law enforcement officials around the country are reminding people to move over when they pass emergency vehicles and workers on the side of roads as part of National Move Over Day Saturday. From Northern News Now - October 16, 2022.

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Video: Have an escape plan for fire safety at home

Oct 13, 2022 12:34PM ● By Editor

We never know when a fire may start, but one spark can take over an entire building. According to the National Safety Council Injury Facts estimated that in the United States, a fire department responds to a fire every 23 seconds, and at least one home structure fire is reported every 89 seconds. By Shalon Monroe from WDIO-TV • October 12, 2022

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Hometown Hero Outdoors is expanding their adventures to firefighters and EMTs

Oct 08, 2022 07:25AM ● By Editor

They are now including firefighters and EMTs in their groups of people who can apply for the free outdoor trips. Originally, it was law enforcement, military, and veterans. From WDIO-TV • October 7, 2022

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Two minutes may be all you have to escape a home fire — the nation’s most frequent disaster

Oct 07, 2022 08:24AM ● By Editor

Two minutes is the amount of time that fire experts say you may have to safely escape a home fire before it’s too late. From the American Red Cross • October 7, 2022

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Cook County, it's about to get cold. Tips for getting your house ready for the cold winter months

Oct 06, 2022 10:04AM ● By Content Editor

As temperatures drop this weekend, it's a good time to think about what you need to do to get your home ready for winter - KARE 11 News - October 6, 2022

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How to Conduct a Fire Drill at Work: A Step-by-Step Guide

Oct 05, 2022 01:59PM ● By Editor

October is Fire Prevention Month. This guide will help you and your business improve fire safety by outlining a process for how to conduct a fire drill at work. From AlertMedia • October 5, 2022

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Escape planning for older adults during Fire Prevention Month

Oct 04, 2022 08:50AM ● By Editor

At age 65, older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. By age 75, that risk increases to three times that of the general population — and to four times by age 85. From the National Fire Protection Association • October 3, 2022

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