Slippery sidewalks? De-ice the green way
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has a nifty monthly newsletter - and this month is particularly helpful if you are dealing with icy sidewalks (and save you lucky folks in Miami, who isn’t dealing with this?!)
Here’s what they have to share:
De-icing salts can damage the plants along your sidewalk and street. These salts [...]
Don’t Freeze Your Dog
In light of the sub-freezing temps around the country, we’re re-posting advice about dogs and cold weather.
I’m ready to come inside
In January, 2009, we spoke to Dr. Eric Ruhland, a veterinarian from Hastings, Minnesota, (current temp today: 1, feels like -12) and asked him about his guidelines for keeping dogs safe in this frigid [...]
Nine Fine Winter Car Care Tips
No one wants to talk about winter, but it’s October and it’s snowing North of the Mason Dixon line so here we go….
Here are nine fine winter car care tips - after all, October is National Car Care month.
Check your tire pressure monthly (regardless of the season!). Don’t know how? Read your car’s manual [...]
Quick Tip: 5 Common Winter Driving Mistakes
It’s snowing in many parts of the country (a little too early ….). Here are five common winter driving mistakes you should watch out for.
FEMA and WHN Offer Sound Advice about Surviving a Disaster
Tornado season is in full swing for parts of the country. Other natural disasters have been reported throughout the nation. Being prepared can make the difference between safely weathering the storm and becoming a victim of the disaster!
WHN TIP: Click here for a comprehensive list of natural disasters, preparedness, survival and rebuilding provided by FEMA, the [...]
Ice Storms Often Mean No Power
In the past 24 hours, ice storms have moved through teh Midwest to he Northweat, cutting power in many states including Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma.
School has been cancelled in many areas (trust me, a joy to children everywhere) and even businesses are calling it a day.
If you’re home with kids and have no power, they’ll realize they [...]
Frostbite - How to Tell
We got a press release from NOAA talking about the weather in DC on inauguration day.
Towards the bottom was good information on recognizing frostbite:
Frostbite is damage to body tissue caused by exposure to extreme cold. Warning signs include a loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear [...]
Biking Under Freezing
Our offices are in Minneapolis’ warehouse district - an eclectic blend of small businesses, restaurants and condos.
For the past week, it’s been between -5 and -20 below zero. (We have windchills of -30; it feels like it’s -30 when the wind blows. Yes, we choose to live here….)
We got in this morning and passed two [...]
Disaster of the Day: The Blizzard
There’s a blizzard pummeling the Midwest.
Montana, the Dakotas, Iowa and Minnesota are seeing temps plummet to 30 below, with wind gusts up to 70 mph in Montana, up to nine inches of snow … it’s dangerous.
Here’s advice we got from experts and families who live in winter weather - read these quick tips…
… for getting [...]
Snow and Cold
OK, itPosts’s -3 in Mpls., MN today. The National Weather Service says the arctic freeze is everywhere.
Here are some things we’ve learned about cold weather:
1. Mittens vs. Gloves: Mittens win re: they seem to keep the entire hand warm. Gloves let the cold divide and conquer.
2. Hats: Need to cover the entire head and fit [...]