tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/boreal-emergency-preparedness?page=43Boreal Emergency Preparedness Boreal Emergency Preparedness | Boreal Community Media Page 43Keeping communities connected2022-01-16T14:02:25-06:00urn:uuid:6d43603e-cb02-4e6e-903b-4f8123c12ca02021-12-04T09:52:43-06:002022-01-16T14:02:25-06:00Local businesses urged to adopt practices to limit COVID-19 spread2021-12-04 09:52:43 -0600EditorFrom Grace Grinager, Public Health Supervisor, Cook County Public Health and Human Services and Jim Boyd, Executive Director of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - December 4, 2021
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:15dd885e-d513-4eda-9808-fda14a33e8db2021-12-03T08:27:57-06:002021-12-03T08:27:57-06:00The Best First Aid Kits, According to Survival Experts2021-12-03 08:27:56 -0600EditorBy Stacey Dee Woods from The Strategist of New York magazine - December 3, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:00e0a344-46f8-4f92-9e53-16ab774b63442021-12-01T05:35:46-06:002021-12-02T06:07:23-06:00Experts advise caution before heading out on Northland lakes2021-12-01 05:35:46 -0600EditorU.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Jonathan Dellinger said ice conditions are always unpredictable and no matter how safe you may feel, you should always use caution. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - November 29, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5d10515a-59a3-4684-9dc0-08402247b33d2021-11-30T06:08:49-06:002021-12-10T10:06:01-06:00Law enforcement officials make 440 DWI arrests during Thanksgiving holiday weekend2021-11-30 06:08:49 -0600EditorThe department reported the number of DWI arrests this year marked an increase from the pre-pandemic 2019 Thanksgiving period, during which time 403 DWI arrests were made. By Rebecca Omastiak of KSTP-TV - November 29, 2021 <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:de33d642-0d1b-4c6a-afba-b89f18819fc92021-11-29T06:06:16-06:002021-11-30T06:20:33-06:00Northland officials warn against taking to the ice too soon2021-11-29 06:06:15 -0600EditorPetty Officer Jonathan Dellinger of the United States Coast Guard Station in Duluth said people need to pay attention to the weather before heading out on the ice. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - November 28, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0f4335ef-dcc0-4481-a320-5086d24bbae32021-11-26T08:54:27-06:002021-12-13T09:37:37-06:0010 items you should keep in your car when driving this winter2021-11-26 08:54:26 -0600EditorBy Jessica Wynne Lockhart from Cottage Life - November 25, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:45c9e381-354d-4871-89d7-26934fdc601b2021-11-23T11:23:44-06:002021-11-23T11:33:12-06:00DNR: Caution vital as open water begins to freeze2021-11-23 11:23:43 -0600EditorEach year, unexpected falls into cold water lead to serious injury and death. Wearing a life jacket is the best way to avert tragedy, since the initial shock of falling into cold water can incapacitate even strong swimmers. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 23, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:41732e2c-2582-4b6f-9e13-4ce7cac198d42021-11-19T08:15:50-06:002021-11-22T06:58:38-06:00COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Winter Hazard Awareness Week 2021-11-19 08:15:50 -0600EditorThe 2021 Minnesota campaign ran from November 15 through 19 and offered daily tips to assist families and businesses in preparing for and surviving winter. By Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport from Cook County MN - November 19, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2f342a10-523f-414a-8efa-ae4bb9a1aaba2021-11-17T11:41:20-06:002021-11-19T10:54:06-06:00Winter Weather Awareness Week: Winter Driving2021-11-19 05:50:26 -0600EditorEveryone should be cautious about traveling in extreme winter weather. Cold, snow and ice are demanding on cars, drivers and passengers. Most importantly, extreme winter weather can threaten your life. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - November 19, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2e7a1f71-1d5a-4bd5-9613-376db8320f1a2021-11-17T11:36:52-06:002021-11-19T05:50:04-06:00Winter Weather Awareness Week: Indoor Winter Safety2021-11-18 04:41:28 -0600EditorCarbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen at any time of the year, but the danger is greater during the winter when doors and windows stay closed and fireplaces, gas heaters, or other fuel burning appliances are in use. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - November 18, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>