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The Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week topic for today is Outdoor Winter Safety. One of the most important aspects of spending time outdoors during the winter is to dress appropriately. Wear a hat, 40 percent of body heat is lost from the head. Tight fighting mittens are better than gloves, and people should way layers […]
It is Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota and today’s tip is about winter storms. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter, it is critical to be informed and aware of the potential risks and hazards associated with winter weather and how to avoid them. Winter storms are formed in many ways. However,
The final topic to conclude Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Winter Driving. Chief Deputy Mike Norland from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office encourages drivers to be prepared for winter conditions with a winter survival kit. “I just want to let everybody know winter is coming pretty quick and to prepare yourself for what is
Another area of focus for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Indoor Winter Safety. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Hudon says that because a home is sealed tight throughout much of the winter it increases the risk for mold to develop and lowers the air quality within the home. “There are several factors that lead
The Wednesday tip for Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week deals with home fire safety. Polk County Deputy Cole Lundeen says monitoring fires, space heaters, and cooking is the best way to avoid a fire or injury. “In the winter months our heating, lighting, cooking, and holiday activities increase dramatically, and with them the risk of
The Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Week topic for Tuesday, November 5 is Outdoor Winter Safety. Polk County Deputy Nate Rasch suggests testing ice thoroughly before walking and driving on it, as well as being mindful of the risks for frostbite and hypothermia. “The first thing I want to talk about is thin ice,” said Rasch.
