To the Editor:
Winter weather can be a killer in Minnesota - literally. Each year, adults and children in our state suffer injuries or death because they aren't aware of essential safety measures.
Next week, Nov. 10-14, is Winter Hazard Awareness Week and is about helping adults behave safely and teaching children to protect themselves.
Winter safety information can be found at www.winterweather.state.mn.us . You'll find simple safety tips for work, play, home and travel. There are materials for teachers, an extensive list of Internet resources, and direct links to weather warnings, road conditions and more.
Daily topics include: Monday - Winter Weather; Tuesday - Outdoor Winter Safety; Wednesday - Winter Fire Safety; Thursday - Indoor Air Issues; and Friday - Winter Safety on the Road.
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Educators, public safety professionals and media representatives are in particularly good positions to make use of Winter Hazard Awareness Week materials. Please help spread the word to keep Minnesotans safe as they work, learn, play and travel, struggle and snuggle through another Minnesota winter!
R. Michael Stafford, Director
Carlton County
Emergency Management
