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On Saturday, November 28 at 2:34 a.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mentor Fire Department were dispatched to 16233 340th Street SE rural Mentor for a chimney fire. Mentor Fire and Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived on the scene and the house had large flames coming from the chimney with heavy […]
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
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,
