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Video: Weather spotter training moves to webinars, expanding reach

Apr 17, 2020 05:46AM ● By Editor

This spring, due to the pandemic, the traditional in-person training method must evolve. For the first time, they're only available online. By Brandon Weathers of WDIO-TV - April 17, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Extreme Heat Tips

Apr 17, 2020 05:29AM ● By Editor

Here are some tips you need to learn to cope with extreme heat. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 17, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: What to do during a Tornado event

Apr 16, 2020 05:41AM ● By Editor

Tips for being safe in a tornado event at home, at work, at school, on the road and in the outdoors. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 16, 2020

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More Hand-Sewn Masks Needed in Cook County

Apr 15, 2020 02:45PM ● By Editor

The Cook County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is in need of additional donations of hand-sewn masks, as all donations received to date have been distributed to local healthcare partners and other front-line responders. From the Cook County Emergency Operations Center - April 15, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flooding and Flash Floods

Apr 15, 2020 05:39AM ● By Editor

About 75 percent of flash-flood deaths occur at night. Half of the victims die in automobiles or other vehicles. Many deaths occur when people drive around road barricades that clearly indicate that the road is washed out ahead. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 16, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Storms, Hail and Lightning

Apr 14, 2020 05:36AM ● By Editor

Severe thunderstorms produce large hail or winds of at least 58 mph. Some wind gusts can exceed 100 mph and produce tornado-like damage. That’s why many communities will sound their outdoor sirens for damaging straight-line winds. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 15, 2020

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Weather Warning Terms

Apr 13, 2020 05:42AM ● By Editor

Learn the meaning of weather alerts and how to use technology to stay informed. From the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - April 13, 2020

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County Connections: Severe Weather Awareness Week

Apr 10, 2020 09:59AM ● By Editor

By Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport - From Cook County MN - April 10, 2020

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Safety is paramount around late ice and open water

Apr 10, 2020 06:36AM ● By Editor

While we stay close to home for our outdoors time and practice social distancing, one thing remains the same. People must put their safety first, especially around lakes and rivers where the ice conditions vary around the state. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 9, 2020

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Video: How to keeping coronavirus from spreading at home

Apr 08, 2020 06:55AM ● By Editor

With families all together now for extended periods of time at home, is it possible to stop the spread once someone comes down with coronavirus? Experts say yes. From WDIO-TV - April 8, 2020

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