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

• Winter Storm Facts
  Preparation information, including house & car checklists, emergency supplies, indoor & outdoor safety, travel…

• Extreme Cold Prevention Guide
  Comprehensive resource that includes emergency supplies list, preparing your home & car, indoor & outdoor safety, travel, frostbite, hypothermia…

• Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  Never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside your home, basement, garage, or camper…
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• FAQs
  Frequently asked questions about hypothermia, wind chill, frostbite…

• When the Power Goes Out
  Preparing for & coping with a sudden loss of power
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• 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…