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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is participating in the state-wide Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign, which will take place November 14th – 18th, 2022. Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management. This week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize […]
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding Polk County residents of a few safety tips for the upcoming winter season. This week is Winter Hazard Awareness Week across Minnesota, and each day has a theme. MONDAY Monday’s theme is a Winter Weather Overview, and Justin Swang from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says when conditions
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is participating in the state-wide Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign, which will take place November 15th – 19th, 2021. Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management. This week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize
The Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week topic for Friday is Winter Driving. Polk County Deputy Jesse Haugen encourages drivers to be prepared for winter road conditions by preparing a winter survival kit. “It’s important to ensure that your vehicle has been serviced and is ready to take on the cold weather,” said Haugen. “A winter
While getting in out of the cold during the winter is important, being indoors can also present a health hazard which is why Indoor Winter Safety is today’s topic for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is called the invisible killer and the risk of CO poisoning increases during the winter which is
The Wednesday tip for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week deals with home fire safety. Polk County Deputy Cole Lundeen says alternative ways of heating homes can lead to fires. “The high cost of heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternative methods of home heating,” said Lundeen. “Wood burning stoves are
