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Since 1996, Montana has experienced 17 deaths directly related to winter
weather, although there are many more indirect deaths due to winter weather.
The following are some of the causes of both direct and indirect deaths and
injuries in Montana:
- Extreme Wind Chill or Extreme Cold (both in the home and outside)
- Vehicular Accidents
- Avalanches
- Leaving a shelter such as a home or vehicle
- Carbon monoxide poisoning from an incorrectly set up generator or vehicle
exhaust getting covered by snow
- Collapse of structures from heavy snow loading
- Breaking tree branches with heavy snow on them
Take this opportunity to get ready for the upcoming winter season by preparing
emergency survival kits for your home and car and making sure your family has a
disaster plan for handling hazardous winter weather, at home, on the
road, or in the back country. These simple actions could save your life.
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Winter Weather Awareness Information
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