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Are you ready for severe weather? Mdewakanton Public Safety encourages you to observe Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 7-11, in an effort to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seasonal threats of severe weather and how to avoid them. Held in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, […]

Did you know more than 90% of poison exposures occur in the home? In observance of National Poison Prevention Week, held March 16-22, make your family’s health a top priority all year long by practicing these home safety tips. POISON PREVENTION HOME SAFETY TIPS*Keep cleaning products, medication, alcohol, and other potentially poisonous products out of […]

It’s Halloween season, which means pumpkins, candy, costumes, and, of course, trick-or-treating. As the sun progressively goes down sooner each day, make sure to prioritize safety when walking, biking, and playing outside. Here are a few tips to make this year’s Halloween night a safe and enjoyable experience. • Try and move your trick-or-treating earlier […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 1:20pm. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. The national test, […]