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Stay Warm. Stay Informed during winter!
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead.
Prepare your home and vehicles. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity.
Check on young children, older adults, and the chronically ill.
Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion.
IF YOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY:
Stay off roads. Use generators outside only. Stay indoors and dress warmly.
Listen for emergency information and alerts. Prepare for power outages.
Look for signs of hypothermia and frostbite. Check on neighbors.
Know your area’s risk for winter storms.
Extreme winter weather can leave communities without utilities or other services for long periods.
Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping.
Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.
Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of freezing weather and winter storms.
Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Do not forget the needs of pets.
Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights. Create an emergency supply kit for your car. Include jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water, and non-perishable snacks. Keep the gas tank full.
Download the OCHD Emergency Preparedness Brochure:
https://www.ochd.org/…/06/OCHD-Emergency-Booklet-PROOF.pdf
And check out these additional resources for more tips:
Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter | Environmental Health Features (cdc.gov)
Winter Weather|CDC
