Notice of Transportation Sales and Use Tax | Todd County, MN On September 9th, 2014 the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved, by County Board Resolution, the establishment of a Todd County Transportation Sales and Use Tax per Minnesota Statute 297A.993. This is a 1/2% sales tax that is solely dedicated for the construction and […]
Extreme Heat – April 15, 2021
Heat Waves Kill According to the Department of Health (MDH), between 2000 to 2016, 54 deaths were directly attributable to extreme heat in Minnesota. On July 19, 2011, an all-time heat index record was set in Minnesota. The air temperatures was 93 degrees Fahrenheit and the heat index reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit in Moorhead. The National Weather Service (NWS) places […]
Tornadoes – April 15, 2021
What To Do During a Tornado Event Tornado Safety Tips from the National Weather Service In a House With a Basement Avoid windows. Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or work bench), or cover yourself with a mattress or sleeping bag. Know where very heavy objects rest on the floor […]
Floods – April 14, 2021
Nationally, floods claim nearly 200 lives each year, force 300,000 people from their homes, and result in property damage in excess of $2 billion. In 2019, six out of the nine state and federally-declared disasters in Minnesota involved some sort of flooding. About 75 percent of flash-flood deaths occur at night. Half of the victims die […]
Severe Storms, Lightning, and Hail – April 13, 2021
Thunderstorm Winds Thunderstorms can produce straight-line winds that exceed 100 miles per hour. For this reason you should treat severe thunderstorms just as you would tornadoes. Move to an appropriate shelter if you are in the path of the storm. The strong rush of wind from a thunderstorm is called a downburst. The primary cause is […]
Weather Alerts and Warning – April 12, 2021
You are fortunate to live in an age and country where technology can now communicate with us almost anywhere and give us advanced warnings of impending hazards or other important information. Knowing where and how you can receive the warnings and what to do when you get them can mean the difference between life and death. […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week April 12th-16th
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota is coming up on April 12th-16th. This week is dedicated to educating the citizens of Minnesota of the threats of severe weather, and providing resources. It is also a good time to create or update your emergency plan for family, home and workplace, and build or refresh you emergency preparedness kit. […]
