EMERGENCY
Nationwide emergency test coming Monday
Minnesota media will take part in the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday. The test should be on nearly every radio and television channel, but outdoor sirens are not sch...
Posted on 11/4/11 at 10:58 AM
Authenticity...
I recognize that there is a fine line between being perceived aspassionateor fanatical about something. I likewise recognize that the fine line is not necessarily in the same place for everyone. What ...
Posted on 10/21/11 at 8:50 AM
It's an honor just to be Attending!
For me, the months of April- Juneare birthday season. For others, like my two brothers, sister-in-law Kate, and sister Ruth, this is running season. For most in North Dakota & Minnesota, we are se...
Posted on 5/23/11 at 2:16 PM
Zombie apocalypse? Get your preparedness on!
I did a double-take when I came across the CDC's Public Health Matters blog a couple of days ago and saw one of the latest entries: "Social Media: Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse." Zombie apoca...
Posted on 5/20/11 at 9:54 AM
Getting more people to your blog from your website
As I meet with people to sing the praises of areavoices, I've heard, "Oh, we don't need a blog. We have a great website." I usually say something along the lines of "Why not have both?" Experienced bl...
Posted on 2/14/11 at 1:04 PM
Minn. to take part in national emergency system test today at 1 p.m. 
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , November 09, 2011
State to survey Minnesotans after Emergency Alert System test this afternoon 
By Tribune News , November 09, 2011
Nationwide test of Emergency Alert System at 1 p.m. Wednesday 
CHICAGO — A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is slated for 1 p.m. Wednesday. It's the first such test to be conducted nationwide.
By Tribune News , November 08, 2011
FEMA to conduct first nationwide test Wednesday of the emergency alert system 
CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The nationwide test will occur at 1 p.m. Wednesday Central Standard Time.
By Tribune News , November 04, 2011
Letter: A great help in emergencies 
I just saw the news article Oct. 3 about the grant for a new utility task vehicle. What a wonderful addition for Willmar area emergency services.
By Craig Holmes, Spicer , October 04, 2011
Grant will pay for utility task vehicles for Willmar, Minn., fire, ambulance crews 
By David Little , October 03, 2011
Crews busy restoring outage that extended from Benson to Morris 
By Carolyn Lange , September 26, 2011
Willmar, Minn., community remembers in prayer, unity 
By Tom Cherveny , September 12, 2011
Emergency responders do more planning, build relationships
If the average citizen in west central Minnesota is completely honest with him or herself, they’d probably admit that this part of the country isn’t much of a terrorist target. They’d also admit to being at least a little bit complacent about the possibility.By Gretchen Schlosser , September 10, 2011
Disaster relief grants available for veterans 
SAINT PAUL — Veterans affected by recent tornadoes and storms in Minnesota could be eligible for financial assistance for cleanup and repairs.
By Tribune News , August 05, 2011
911 working in Kandiyohi County, YM County calls rerouted to Lyon Co. 
WILLMAR — Emergency 911 calls are being received in Kandiyohi County, but other area counties are having difficulties with emergency calls.
By Tribune News , May 18, 2011
Willmar to host emergency preparedness conference 
WILLMAR — Willmar will be the host next week for the annual conference of the Southwest Emergency Preparedness Team.
May 14, 2011
Update: State opens emergency flood center 
ST. PAUL -- The state Emergency Operations Center opened today as flooding begins in southern Minnesota, with problems expected to move north in coming weeks.
By Don Davis , March 24, 2011
Willmar declares snow emergency Thursday morning 
WILLMAR — The City of Willmar Public Works Department is declaring a snow emergency in the central business district at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.
By Tribune News , March 23, 2011
Willmar declares snow emergency in central business district 
WILLMAR — The City of Willmar Public Works Department is declaring a snow emergency in the central business district at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
By Tribune News , February 01, 2011
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