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Bitter cold grips West; citrus and lettuce damaged
FRESNO, Calif. - As an unusual cold spell gripped parts of the West, some California citrus growers reported damage to crops and an agriculture official said national prices on lettuce have started to rise because of lost produce in Arizona. The extreme...Tags: Lettuce, Golden Globe Awards, Entertainment Events, Weather Warnings, Weather
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More dangerous temperatures forecast as new cold-weather deaths reported
At least two cold-weather-related deaths were confirmed in the Baltimore area during last week's snap of frigid weather, and more dangerous cold is in the forecast. Hypothermia was a factor in the deaths of an elderly Baltimore County woman and an...
Tags: National Weather Service, Weather, Weather Reports, Baltimore Weather, Chills
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Protect your pet from winter hazards
My Pet WorldThe weather can be frightful this time of year, even if parts of the country have enjoyed an unusually warm winter so far. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe in the cold and snow: If it's cold enough outside, dogs and cats can get frostbite....Tags: Pets, Salt, Frostbite, Passenger Cars, Animals
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Get prepared: Temperatures to drop to near 20 below zero
It's going to be cold -- really, really cold. Not just any-random-day-in-the-winter cold, but the type of cold that freezes engines, causes hypothermia and can burn every inch of exposed skin on a person's body. Here are a few tips to ensure you are the...
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Groton, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Car Engine Repair, Frostbite
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As temperatures drop, be ready to help the homeless
Maryland is currently experiencing the coldest temperatures in nearly two years, with multiple days that have been well-below freezing ("Cold snap raises health concerns," Jan. 24.) As your article points out, our most vulnerable residents — the...Tags: Homelessness, Family, Volunteers of America, Social Issues, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia)
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Grayslake man who disappeared died of hypothermia: coroner
Tribune reporterA 20-year-old Grayslake man found dead Tuesday after a search by family and friends died of hypothermia, said Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd. Volunteers discovered Joey Frase in a field close to Campbell Airport near Grayslake after he was last seen...Tags: Grayslake
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Young American: Mary Dice
Staff writer, @BruceJSiwyMary Dice joined the Civil Air Patrol three years ago with high hopes. "At that point I had a real interest in aviation and flying," the 17-year-old Rockwood school district senior said. "My first experience flying was . . . unique. As most first-...Tags: U.S. Air Force, First Aid
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Man recovering after falling down embankment
A man is recovering after partially falling down an 85 foot embankment. On Thursday, rescue crews were called to the intersection of Wasena and Bluemont just before 5 p.m. Crews used a haul back system to bring the man and rescuers to safety. The...
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Cold stress and newborn calves
Brookings - For the 73 percent of South Dakota's cattle producers who calve in the spring, calving is right around the corner. Being prepared is key for a successful and profitable calving season, says Kalyn Waters, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field...Tags: Science, National Weather Service, Weather, Science and Technology, Weather Reports
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Another light snowfall expected to arrive for Friday afternoon rush hour
Another fast-moving dusting of snow could snarl the Friday evening commute, with a dangerous chill still not expected to lift until early next week.
The cold snap has already contributed to some deaths, state health officials said, though an exact...Tags: Education, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Highway Transportation, National Weather Service, Weather
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Des Plaines man at least 7th cold death in Cook County
A Des Plaines man died over the weekend from hypothermia due to cold exposure, making him at least the seventh person to die in Cook County from cold-related causes this season. Lawrence Sviontek, 70, of the 1300 block of Rand Road in Des Plaines, was...
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Hiker rescued from forest after 26 hours in the cold
L.A. NOWAn Arcadia man who was separated from friends while hiking in the Angeles National Forest was located Sunday night and taken to a hospital after surviving 26 hours in frigid temperatures, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said....
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