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Winter Weather: Stay Safe and Healthy

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention website:
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/staysafe.

Serious health problems can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. The most common cold-related problems are hypothermia and frostbite.

 

Hypothermia

Cold temperatures can cause your body to lose heat faster than it can be produced, which can cause hypothermia. Learn more…

 

Frostbite

Frostbite is an injury to the body caused by freezing. It causes a loss of feeling and color in parts of the body. Learn more…

 

Carbon Monoxide

Never use generators, grills, camp stoves or similar devices inside your home, basement, garage or camper. Learn more…

 

Power Outages

Preparing for and coping with a sudden loss of power. Learn more…

 
 
 
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