Everyone should be cautious about traveling in extreme winter weather. Cold, snow and ice are demanding on cars, drivers and passengers. Most importantly, extreme winter weather can threaten your life. Winter Safety Checklist: Winter Safety Checklist – Winter Travel Winter Survival Kits for Your Vehicle Each year, hundreds of Minnesotans find themselves stranded on the roadside. Winter […]
Indoor Winter Safety – November 7, 2019
Carbon Monoxide – The Deadly Winter Hazard Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen at any time of the year, but the danger is greater during the winter when doors and windows stay closed and fireplaces, gas heaters, or other fuel burning appliances are in use. In addition, people can also be exposed to deadly CO […]
Winter Home and Fire Safety – November 6, 2019
Your Home Is your home prepared for winter? Many people forget to take care of things outside and inside the home before winter gets into full swing. To get your winter safety Checklist for Your Home. Are you aware of what to do after the storm has passed? Then get your checklist For after a […]
Outdoor Winter Safety – November 5, 2019
We all have to go outside sooner or later this winter. Knowing the hazards you will face and how to deal with them is important. Safety on snow or Ice While stepping, from your home car or business. Always keep in mind that you may be stepping on ice and can hurt yourself. You should […]
Winter Weather Overview – November 4, 2019
Each day this week Emergency Management will be posting a topic of the day. Starting today November 4, 2019. The topic in Winter Weather Overview – ice storms, blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, winter watches warnings and wind chills. Winter storms are formed in many ways. There are three key components to winter storms Cold Air — […]
November 4-8, 2019 Winter Hazard Awareness Week
With a chill in the air in and a couple of snowfalls. Winter is coming soon, if not here. Todd County Emergency Management would like everyone to take some time and check your emergency car kits. If you don’t have one now is the time to create one. Go to ready.gov/car what to put in […]