Home Safety
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Reduce ice dam and icicle damage
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2023/january/reduce-ice-dam-and-icicle-damage
The best way to avoid damage is to keep ice dams from forming.No publisherhome-safetydisasters-winter storm2023-01-04T20:17:19ZarticleOlder Adults Can Reduce Falling Risk
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/sept-14-2020/older-adults-can-reduce-falling-risk
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for North Dakotans age 60 and older.No publisherhuman healthfamilyhome-safety2020-09-15T13:33:51ZarticleNDSU Extension Offers 3-Session Food Preservation Webinar Series
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/july-6-2020/ndsu-extension-offers-3-session-food-preservation-webinar-series
The sessions will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time July 22 and 29 and Aug. 5.No publisherfoodhuman healthfood-safetyhome-safety2020-07-06T16:23:00ZarticlePrairie Fare: Fire Up the Grill Safely
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-fire-up-the-grill-safely
July is the peak month for grilling-related fires.No publisherfamilyfoodhuman healthfood-safetyfood-nutritionhome-safety2020-06-18T15:08:00ZarticlePrairie Fare: Food Storage Questions Abound in COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-food-storage-questions-abound-in-covid-19-pandemic
Many people have stocked up during the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are exploring cupboards, refrigerators and freezers for food to use up.No publisherfamilyfoodhuman healthfood-safetyfood-nutritionhome-safety2020-04-09T14:24:00ZarticlePrairie Fare: Exercise Caution When Cleaning, Disinfecting in Time of COVID-19
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-exercise-caution-when-cleaning-disinfecting-in-time-of-covid-19
Never mix a bleach solution with a household ammonia solution.No publisherfood-safetyfamilyfoodhuman healthhome-safety2020-03-26T15:05:00ZarticleBe Prepared For Flooding in Rural Areas
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/march-23-2020/be-prepared-for-flooding-in-rural-areas
Flooding may be a problem some rural North Dakota areas this spring.No publisherlivestock-managementlivestockfamilylivestock-animal healthdisasters-floodlivestock-beef cattleenvironmentfarm safetydisastershome-safety2020-03-25T17:52:00ZarticlePrairie Fare: Be Prepared Foodwise for Spring and Summer Disasters
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-be-prepared-foodwise-for-spring-and-summer-disasters
Power outages, flooding, fires and other disasters can trigger food safety issues.No publisherfamilyfooddisasters-flooddisastersenvironmenthuman healthfood-safetyhome-safety2020-03-12T14:46:00ZarticleCheck Your Sump Pump
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/feb-24-2020/check-your-sump-pump
A common cause of sump pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor.No publisherenvironmentdisasters-floodfarm safetyhome-safety2020-02-27T17:38:00ZarticleIs Your Home Aging-in-place Ready?
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/feb-24-2020/is-your-home-aging-in-place-ready
Older adults often want to stay in their own homes, but their homes may not be aging-in-place ready.No publisherhuman healthfamilyhome-safety2020-02-27T01:27:00ZarticleRoof Snow Removal Probably Not Necessary
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/jan-6-2020/roof-snow-removal-probably-not-necessary
Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter.No publisherenvironmentfarm safetyhome-safety2020-01-06T16:11:00ZarticlePrairie Fare: Put New Appliances to Work
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-put-new-appliances-to-work
Pressure cooking allows you to save time and, potentially, money.No publisherfood-safetyfoodhuman healthfood-nutritionhome-safety2019-12-26T16:50:00ZarticleBe Prepared for Flooding
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2019/march-18-2019/be-prepared-for-flooding
Planning is a vital part of fighting a flood.No publisherfood-safetyfamilydisasters-floodenvironmentfarm safetydisastershome-safety2019-03-21T14:17:00ZarticleRoof Snow Removal Probably Not Necessary
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2019/feb-25-2019/roof-snow-removal-probably-not-necessary
Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter.No publisherenvironmenthuman healthfarm safetyhome-safety2019-03-01T20:14:00ZarticleNow is the Time to Check Your Sump Pump
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2019/feb-25-2019/now-is-the-time-to-check-your-sump-pump
Make sure your sump pump is working before the snow starts to melt.No publisherenvironmentdisasters-floodhome-safety2019-03-01T15:43:00Zarticle