tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/boreal-emergency-preparedness?page=84Boreal Emergency Preparedness Boreal Emergency Preparedness | Boreal Community Media Page 84Keeping communities connected2019-12-18T10:08:47-06:00urn:uuid:e0867dc4-3506-4cee-ab3f-c967299556102019-12-06T06:56:07-06:002019-12-18T10:08:47-06:00How to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing2019-12-06 06:56:06 -0600EditorSubzero temperatures can cause even interior pipes to freeze. By Mary H.J. Farrell of Consumer Reports - Posted: December 7, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bace9751-05c2-4445-a4b2-9e7148698f382019-12-02T08:25:44-06:002020-01-07T07:49:19-06:00Safety tips when shoveling snow2019-12-02 08:25:44 -0600EditorIgnoring signs that you need to take a break from shoveling may prove to be harmful. By Dana Sparks of the Mayo Clinic News Network. Posted: December 2, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5d8b9801-1140-4fd5-bb87-3ea77c08c0132019-11-28T05:17:18-06:002019-12-20T08:57:27-06:00Kids and thin ice – a dangerous holiday combo2019-11-28 05:17:16 -0600EditorTalking with children about ice safety now will help them stay safe during this festive time. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 28, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:044ae0bd-7a25-4def-bffa-bd28ac1fd57f2019-11-27T06:03:08-06:002019-12-18T09:52:08-06:00How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips2019-11-27 06:03:08 -0600EditorFrom Minnesota Public Radio News - November 26, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:502c4104-52d4-4a8c-bc57-7ca338c2dbe22019-11-26T08:43:36-06:002019-11-28T05:18:31-06:00Winter Storm Timing2019-11-26 08:43:35 -0600EditorFrom the National Weather Service - November 26, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6f8bc8f-5e28-4284-8543-f8692da1435c2019-11-25T08:29:59-06:002019-11-28T05:18:40-06:00THANKSGIVING TRAVEL ALERT: Dangerous conditions for those headed south2019-11-25 08:29:59 -0600EditorFrom the National Weather Service - Chanhassen MN - November 25, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d6314491-1bbd-4fbc-9255-80d23bc125572019-11-20T13:56:49-06:002019-12-20T08:57:01-06:00Video: Drive Safe! Winter driving is here2019-11-20 13:56:49 -0600EditorFrom the National Weather Service - Duluth - November 20, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1e9dcdac-2098-420f-b57a-2982744336672019-11-16T07:00:43-06:002019-11-17T07:13:48-06:00Video: Area Mechanic Shops Weigh in on Prepping Cars for the Winter2019-11-16 07:00:43 -0600EditorLofald said it's important to make sure lights and heaters are ready for the cold weather that's ahead. By Alejandra Palacios of WDIO-TV - November 15, 2019 <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6233ffcd-2e34-4ff6-a897-6c55e208bce12019-11-13T05:12:32-06:002019-12-20T08:56:34-06:00Video: Cold Weather Tips to Keep Your Furry Friend Safe2019-11-13 05:12:32 -0600EditorAnimals react differently to cold weather, for some medical conditions like arthritis may worsen. It's important to monitor pets when outside, perhaps shortening walks when temperatures drop below freezing. By Alicia Tipcke of WDIO_TV - November 12, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:01b95013-fffc-4372-9d8e-fa5836411a7f2019-11-12T19:23:49-06:002019-11-26T08:48:57-06:00Too early for early ice: Officials say err on the side of caution and remain off the ice2019-11-12 19:23:49 -0600EditorAccording to the DNR, there’s really no sure answer as to when ice is safe, and an individual “can't judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature, or whether or not the ice is covered with snow.” By Bria Barton of the Bemidji Pioneer- November 12, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>