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Know where to turn in an emergency

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota urges all families to take the time to create and discuss disaster plans with their loved ones.

October 05, 2012

Golden K donation will help children in medical emergencies

Golden K donation will help children in medical emergencies The Alexandria Kiwanis Golden K recently donated $1,000 to the Alexandria Fire Department. The money will be used to purchase pediatric medical bags for use in responding to medical emergencies involving infants and small children.

April 18, 2012

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First nationwide test of Emergency Alert System to take place tomorrow

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The nationwide test will occur on Wednesday, November 9 at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time.

November 08, 2011

This September: A time to remember, a time to prepare

September is National Preparedness Month, as well as the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V has initiated a month-long campaign to highlight the importance of preparedness.

By Staff Report , September 10, 2011

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Emergency medical services takes turn in spotlight

The nation’s emergency medical services (EMS) providers will celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week May 15 to 21.

By Staff Report , May 21, 2011

Stevens County begins switch to new emergency communications system

Stevens County must upgrade the technology used by law enforcement over the next two years and the price tag isn’t small. But thanks to aggressively pursuing grants and joining forces with other counties, revamping the county’s radio and dispatch systems might be relatively inexpensive.

By Tom Larson , July 22, 2010

Follow these tips for a safe vacation without a trip to ER

This summer, millions of Americans will hit the road for a vacation, to unwind and have fun with their families. Vacations may be relaxing, but being too lax when it comes to your safety can land you in a place you won’t want to send a postcard from – the Emergency Department.

By Staff Report , June 20, 2010

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State approves longer emergency for flooding

A state board approved a 30-day emergency flood declaration this morning, a day before the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator begins several days looking into area flooding.

By Don Davis , March 19, 2010

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State looks at making 911 dispatch a regional operation

The 911 dispatch center is the lifeblood of emergency operations in Hubbard County, so when Sheriff Frank Homer announced last week the state is funding studies to determine whether it should move toward regional dispatch centers, the concept got a cool reception.

By Sarah Smith , December 28, 2009

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Get ready for sirens today

Sirens will sound today. It won’t be for an actual emergency – but residents may want to treat it like one.

April 23, 2009

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Douglas County ER could become trauma center soon

Lori Rosch knows how to keep cool under pressure. She has to. “My job is to remain calm,” said Rosch, clinical director of Douglas County Hospital’s emergency room. “Because everybody is going to stay calm if I’m calm.”

March 04, 2009

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Minnesota makes strides in making roads safer

At a time when tens of thousands of Americans are injured or die on our nation’s roadways each year, Minnesota received one of the lowest scores in a new roadway safety scorecard released by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).

December 30, 2008

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Gas leak leads to evacuation in Brandon

A small gas leak had a potential for causing big problems in Brandon Friday.

October 03, 2008

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What if...

Warning: this is no ordinary tornado drill. Douglas County emergency personnel tested their disaster preparedness Monday, simulating a deadly tornado strike at the county fairgrounds as real-life winds whipped around at more than 20 mph.

September 26, 2008

Emergency drill to take place tonight

Ambulances, law enforcement personnel, firefighters and first responder groups will all converge at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, tonight, Monday. But the public can relax; it’s all a drill.

September 22, 2008

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