tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/boreal-emergency-preparedness?page=76Boreal Emergency Preparedness Boreal Emergency Preparedness | Boreal Community Media Page 76Keeping communities connected2020-10-14T06:32:19-05:00urn:uuid:938e927b-f734-4d2e-a934-7f16ce3b25172020-06-02T07:40:47-05:002020-10-14T06:32:19-05:00How to Revise Your Emergency Plan Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic2020-06-02 07:40:46 -0500EditorDevastating floods in Michigan, wildfires in the Florida panhandle, and a turbulent tornado season in the Midwest, and summer 2020 is off to a rough start. By Mary H.J. Farrell from Consumer Reports - June 1, 2020
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ace250c-884e-4427-a6a2-aeacbf5268652020-05-28T15:49:39-05:002020-06-06T08:51:16-05:00Above-average forest fire risk for northwestern Ontario, says federal scientist 2020-05-28 15:49:39 -0500EditorWeather modeling by Canadian Forest Service scientists suggests hot, dry summer will follow cool, dry spring. By Cathy Alex · CBC News · Thunder Bay - May 26, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fc56236d-497b-4bca-bdbc-14b2658e718f2020-05-27T15:55:38-05:002020-05-27T15:55:38-05:00Re-opening your business? Flush your plumbing2020-05-27 15:55:38 -0500EditorBy Lester Graham of Michigan Public Radio News - May 26, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:04ab13ba-686b-41f3-88a4-4d955b3d4add2020-05-26T14:31:18-05:002020-05-27T17:59:38-05:00Great Lakes Surf Project seeks to flatten the curve of drownings2020-05-26 14:50:58 -0500EditorSince 2010, The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP) has tracked over 843 Great Lakes drownings.
The not-for-profit group says drowning numbers will go down as more people, especially children, are educated about the many aspects of water safety. By Alana Hadadean of CKLW Radio - May 23, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4865e027-f963-461d-b159-ccab54cdf79d2020-05-23T05:23:59-05:002020-05-25T07:35:02-05:00Video: Safety reminders for Memorial Day Weekend2020-05-23 05:23:59 -0500EditorThere are a number of universal precautions to take during Memorial Day weekend like wearing a like jacket on a boat, keeping bonfires under control and driving safely. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - May 22, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:40508945-8976-4429-804c-f8e77fbc56802020-05-20T11:23:59-05:002020-06-14T11:28:56-05:00Fire Danger on National Forests in Minnesota2020-05-20 11:23:59 -0500EditorWith fire danger increasing throughout Northern Minnesota, campers and day use visitors in the National Forests should be extra vigilant when building and extinguishing campfires. From the Superior and Chippewa National Forests - May 20, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28a8534b-0720-4346-a157-b6a631687d742020-05-20T07:30:27-05:002020-05-20T07:30:27-05:00Video: What are high and low-risk social gathering methods?2020-05-20 07:30:27 -0500EditorUnder the Governor's new order, social gatherings are acceptable again. See what a Twin Cities doctor says is high and low risk behavior. By Courtney Godfrey from KMSP-TV - May 20, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:48b41ef3-d83a-4c44-b95b-6bbbdf41416b2020-05-16T06:05:03-05:002020-12-21T07:18:26-06:00Video: Advice for tourist season in the Northland2020-05-16 06:05:03 -0500EditorAs the summer ramps up, so will tourist season. With COVID-19 changing almost everything, there is advice on how to travel safely and enjoy the Northland. From WDIO-TV - May 16, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:74f37eea-138e-4def-85c0-f95ccbe2f8132020-05-14T06:07:36-05:002020-06-14T11:30:27-05:00Video: Medical Expert gives take on loosened restrictions in Minnesota2020-05-14 06:07:36 -0500EditorFrom KSTP-TV - May 13, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f15d5f8b-606f-49bc-9c9c-fb5c94106bc42020-05-08T20:45:24-05:002020-05-18T14:24:54-05:00Fire danger will increase despite cool weather2020-05-08 20:45:24 -0500EditorThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges the public not to burn and to be careful with any heat source that can cause a spark. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 8, 2020<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>