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Winter Hazard Awareness Week

November 9 through November 13, each day of the week a different topic is covered. Winter weather can be a killer in Minnesota – literally. For tips, planning materials and more go to www.winterwearther.state.mn.us this web site includes information and links from 10 different agencies.

Weekly Topic:

Monday: Surviving ice storms, blizzards and sub-zero temperatures; winter weather watches and warnings; wind chill chart.

Tuesday: Safety on the, snowmobile safety; hypothermia, frostbite; safe kids outdoors.

Wednesday: Winter fire safety, holiday fire safety; using alternative heat sources; smoke detectors.

Thursday: Indoor air, including carbon monoxide, radon, asbestos, mold and alternative heaters; winter travel and insurance issues.

Friday: On the road – auto safety, snowplows, road conditions, winter driving tips, winter car survival kits, accessing 911 on a cell phone.

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