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Events (1)

4-H Camp Shawnee Whitetail

Sat, 10/01/2022 - 12:00 - Sun, 10/02/2022 - 12:00

Dixon Spring Agricultural Center

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Blog Posts (7)

Poison hemlock toxicity risk and control

What is the difference between a tornado watch and warning?

illustration of a cartoon man watching a tornado "whats' the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?"

With great 'powder' comes great responsibility

child walking down snow covered steps

4-H skating party lessons to live by

ice fishing dangers thin ice

How to measure and handle firewood

Winterize your home: winter weather checklist

Winter checklist: tips for a warm, safe home

Business reopening tips help customers feel safe

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News Releases (36)

As you hunt, look out for power lines and poles

Avoid injury, fines, power outages by calling 811 before digging

Summer is upon us: Is your swimming pool safe?

Know what to do around downed power lines

Meet local law enforcement and firefighters at free family fun day

High dew points increase severe weather chances

Stay safe during electrical storms

Take heed of tornado warnings

Test private wells to ensure safe drinking water

Remember electrical safety when decking the halls

Be cautious; watch for deer on roads in fall

During harvest: Know and teach electrical safety on the farm

Join 4-H shooting sports to learn safety and precision

Take aim and hit your mark safely with air rifle 4-H Club

What lurks under the dirt?: Call before you dig

Grilling mistakes can be costly; stay safe during cookout season

Applying herbicides in natural settings lowers costs, increases efficiency

Small bug, big risk: Protect yourself from ticks this summer

4-H hosting bicycle rodeo in Eureka

Keep yourself, loved ones safe from invisible electrical dangers

Stay safe as you enter the fields: Electrical contact can happen in instant

From hunt to plate, make a tasty dish of your wild game

Don't be fooled by thin ice

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Deck the halls safely this holiday season

Slow down, stay alert: Deer-vehicle accidents peak in fall

Tree stand safety for deer hunters starts on the ground

Surviving disaster includes using home generators safely

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

4-H webinar aims to help children stay safe while home alone

Don't forget safety as you head to parks and camps

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

When hail freezes over

Beware hidden danger of electric shock drowning

Respect electricity’s potential wrath

Stay aware, safely share rural roads during fall harvest

Staff (1)

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Kerri Taylor

Extension Outreach Associate