Seasonal Topics
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Back to School
Find links to area school districts.
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Extreme Cold & Wind Chill
Minnesota often experiences Wind Chill Advisories and school closings. The ECHO, multilingual videos provided are a great resource to staying safe during extreme cold.
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Fire Safety
Every year in the United States, over 5,000 people are killed and more than 12 billion dollars of property is damaged or destroyed by fire. Many of these fires may have been prevented.
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Heat Exposure
Learn the signs of heat exposure and how to prevent it.
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National Preparedness Month
The Be Ready to Resolve Campaign will help Americans understand that preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry to change perceptions about emergency preparedness and help Americans understand what it truly means to be "ready."
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School's Out
Discover ways to keep your children safe during the summer months.
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Severe Weather Safety Tips
Here are a few ideas on how individuals, families, businesses, and schools can prepare for severe weather.
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Thin Ice Hazards
You can’t judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature, or whether or not the ice is covered with snow, so it's important to take caution when confronted with ice hazards.
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Water Safety
Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines.
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Winter Weather Awareness
Carelessness, overconfidence, ignorance and innocence can lead to damage, injury or death from winter weather conditions.