Cavalier County Emergency Management

  • Summer Weather

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    Summer safety is not something we often think about, especially following a cold winter when all we want to do is be outdoors! Some of the things that everyone should consider though is keeping everyone safe and having a plan for when an emergency strikes.Check these tips from Ready.gov on thunderstorms, tornado, heat, and all…

  • Flood preparations

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    With a late melt we always have the concern that it will be a fast melt. To protect your home, shop or other building from the damages of flooding, a sandbag dike is economical and fast. See the link below for directions. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ageng/safety/ae626w.htm North Dakota State University has a wealth of information on protection measures…

  • Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes from ND Rural Water

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    1. Determine the location of the frozen pipe. This can be done by touching or by running your hand along accessible water pipes in the home while feeling for extremely cold spots. If a cold portion of pipe is encountered; thaw it gently, preferably using a hair dryer. DO NOT use a propane torch, as…

  • HOW DOES COLD AFFECT YOUR HEART?

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    It’s important to know how cold weather can affect your heart, especially if you have cardiovascular disease. Many people don’t realize how much they exert themselves when they are not conditioned for it simply by walking through snow. Even those that are accustomed to being outdoors in winter can accidentally suffer hypothermia if certain precautions…

  • Halloween Safety Tips for All

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      With Halloween Trick or Treats coming up click this link for some safety tips from the Center for Disease Control. Have a spooky, safe time!

  • Some Information on Carbon Monoxide and Detectors

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    Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that kills. http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm From Wikipedia information on Carbon Monoxide detectors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_detector I hope the snow doesn’t fly for awhile, but you never know. So be prepared to handle it!