The University of Minnesota Extension Service is a major producer of research-based and educational materials. This page is a clearinghouse for winter survival information.

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• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- Storm Watch - Winter Storm Update Center

• Minnesota Climatology Working Group -- Regularly updated climate data, long-term climate summaries, ski/snow-mobile trail information, agricultural weather

• Saving the Minnesota River (six publications) Tillage Best Management Practices for the Minnesota River Basin Based on Soils, Landscape, Climate, Crops and Economics
• Management of Stored Grain with Aeration
• Setting Realistic Crop Yield Goals
• Soil Compaction: Causes, Effects and Control
• Wheat and Barley Storage
• Natural-Air Corn Drying in the Upper Midwest

• Managing Fuel Oil Spills: Home Cleanup
• Ice Dams

Related Links
• Repairing Storm Damage to Trees
• National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center -- images of soil moisture, snow water equivalence, snow depth, surface temps; satellite imagery
• Natural Hazards Data Resources Directory

• Practice tolerance and understanding in the wake of snow days -- news release
• Recognizing cabin fever is the best way to deal with it -- news release
• The Family Stress Series examines some stressful situations, and outlines positive ways for families to deal with stress
• In Tense Times -a series of publications put together by Cluster 10 counties that address stress, community and family related issues
• There's more to disaster-related problems than money -- news release
• Parents can help children cope with catastrophes, crises -- news release

• Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income
  
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• Disaster Relief via the Internet

• Protecting Trees and Shrubs Against Winter Damage
• Minimizing De-Icing Salt Injury to Trees
• Help your trees survive damaging effects of road salt -- news release

• Combatting Molds in Homes -- Ordering information for VHS cassette
• Mold/mildew growth can affect your health -- news release
• Should I Buy a Home Water Treatment System?
• What Is Groundwater? A glossary of groundwater terms
• Roof Snow Loads -- on residential buildings
• Minimize damage from this year's ice dams and prepare for next winter -- news release

Related Links
• Home Indoor Air Quality Knowledge Base

• Take steps to improve farmstead drainage, reduce spring mud problems -- news release
• Snow, ice raise concerns about excessive roof loads on farm buildings -- news release
• Good hay storage, feeding management help stretch winter feed supply -- news release
• Maintain ventilation in cold free-stall dairy barns -- news release

• Keeping Food Safe During Emergencies -- Purdue University

Related Links
• North Star -- Minnesota Government Information and Services, contains numerous winter-related links
• American Red Cross
• Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• The Minnesota Department of Transportation -- highway patrol reports, road maintenance and repair, road conditions, and other information
• Disaster Resources -- University of Illinois
• Coping With Winter -- North Dakota State University
• Disaster Handbook -- University of Wisconsin Extension; chapters on floods, fire, drought,tornadoes, winter storms, and community and family issues
• South Dakota Climate Information

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