With colder winter weather moving into the Northern US, I decided to post some cold weather tips from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
About Winter weather:
Exposure to cold temperatures, indoors and outdoors, can cause serious or life-threatening problems, especially for infants and the elderly. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should know how to prevent cold related problems and what to do if a cold weather emergency arises. For more information, click here.
Take steps:
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. Click here for some steps you can do to prepare.
Stay safe and healthy:
Serious health problems can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. The most common cold-related problems are hypothermia and frostbite. For more information on hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide, and power outages, click here.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Winter Weather Safety Tips
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