Winter Hazard Awareness Week set for Nov. 4-8

Published Oct. 23, 2013
By Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN-- -- To help Minnesota residents minimize risks and mitigate the hazards of winter, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety -- in collaboration with the National Weather Service and other state, federal and non-profit agencies -- sponsors "Winter Hazard Awareness Week" each fall to educate, inform, remind and reinforce the behaviors that lead to a warm, safe and enjoyable winter season.

The event includes a media campaign, literature and other informational materials. The week-long educational campaign targets specific information each day that can be used in conjunction with school, church, or civic programs.

· Monday, November 4: Winter Storms

· Tuesday, November 5: Outdoor Winter Safety

· Wednesday, November 6:Winter Fire Safety

· Thursday, November 7:Indoor Winter Safety

· Friday, November 8:Winter Driving

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:

· For more information about winter safety, check out the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management website via the internet at:http://hsem.dps.mn.gov

· If you have any questions, please contact your local Emergency Management Representative or 934 CES/CEX.