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Red Cross Brochures Are On The Way!

DEM is purchasing 1 million copies of the Red Cross brochure: "Y2K What You Should Know." (See the paragraph below on "Family Preparedness".) These brochures will be made available to county emergency managers and local Red Cross chapters in Minnesota free-of-charge. Pick-up and distribution methods will be the responsibility of local government. The printing is currently underway and at least one-quarter of the job will be available for pick-up at the Governor's Emergency Management Conference on March 10-11. County emergency managers or local Red Cross chapters with questions can contact DEM Y2K Coordinator Tony Schramel at 651-296-0470.

Family Preparedness

The American Red Cross has released a brochure entitled "Y2K What You Should Know" to help individuals prepare for Y2K and other potential emergencies. The information includes an overview of Y2K concerns and a specific checklist of what you can do to be prepared at home. All information from the brochure has been posted to the American Red Cross web site at http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/y2k.html , or contact your local Red Cross chapter for printed copies of the brochure.

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Y2K Info Just a Call Away

The Minnesota Office of Technology has established a free Y2K Helpline to provide useful information to citizens and small businesses in Minnesota. In the Metro area, call: 651-215-3871. In Greater Minnesota, call toll free: 877-857-2200. Or visit the state Y2K web site at www.y2k.state.mn.us

-- Bill (billdale@lakesnet.net), March 03, 1999