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10 Dangers That Winter Brings To Michigan
The Midwest is getting a winter blast and we need to stay safe
Living in South West Michigan has some wonderful perks in the winter season! When the snow comes down, I start to think of all the joys that the winter months have to offer...
- Sledding
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Ice Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Building a Snowman
- And all the other fun things you can do outside in the winter!
With all the great times we have in the winter, it is easy to forget just how dangerous the cold months can be. Mlive just reported that a 40-year-old man from Bangor was killed earlier this week when he became trapped under the bucket of a piece of heavy machinery he was using to move snow.
The tragedy reminds us that we need to remember safety first at all times. Here are other dangers this season has to offer. Accuweather.com, Onlyinyourstate.com and ABC7ny.com reported on the dangers of winter...
1. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: To protect oneself against poisoning, a carbon monoxide detector can be installed in the home.
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