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Winter Weather Emergencies: MedlinePlus

 

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Winter Weather Emergencies

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Severe winter weather can lead to health and safety challenges. You may have to cope with

• Cold related health problems, including frostbite and hypothermia
• Household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning from space heaters and fireplaces
• Unsafe driving conditions from icy roads
• Power failures
• Floods after snow and ice melt

Although there are no guarantees of safety during winter weather emergencies, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Related Topics

• Coping with Disasters
• Disaster Preparation and Recovery
• Frostbite
• Hypothermia
• Disasters

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