Winter Weather Safety
A Cool Tip… Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions. By preparing your home and car in advance for winter emergencies, and by observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems.
What You Should Know
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Winter Storm Facts
Preparation information, including house & car checklists, emergency supplies, indoor & outdoor safety, travel…
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Extreme Cold Prevention Guide
Comprehensive resource that includes emergency supplies list, preparing your home & car, indoor & outdoor safety, travel, frostbite, hypothermia…
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Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside your home, basement, garage, or camper… -
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about hypothermia, wind chill, frostbite…
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When
the Power Goes Out
Preparing for & coping with a sudden loss of power -
Related Links
Resources from FEMA, Red Cross, & others…
Resources for Health Professionals
- Mobidity & Mortality Weekly Reports Including hypothermia-related deaths, injuries associated with snowmobiles…
- Bibliography Publications, journal articles…
- NCEH's Health Studies Branch HSB is responsible for investigating human health effects associated with exposure to environmental hazards…