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Related CDC Pages
- NCEH's Health Studies Branch
HSB is responsible for investigating human health effects associated with exposure to environmental hazards… - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Outdoor action guide to hypothermia and cold-weather injuries - Intervention & Prevention of Weather Related Injuries at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio from January 1997 through January 2000
Epidemiologic investigation of falls at the Air Force base revealed that 60% of falls occurred due to icy conditions. Provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Winter Storm Preparedness & Response
Safety at home and while traveling. Provided by University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wisconsin Division of Emergency Governmen
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- Winter Storm Tips
Includes dressing children, frostbite, & hypothermia. Provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics - Red Cross: Winter Storm
Includes preparing a winter storm plan, assembling a supplies kit, & what to do after the storm. Provided by the American Red Cross - Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
From USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Winter Weather Preparedness tips - Red Cross: Health and Safety Tips
Tips for staying safe in cold weather. Provided by the American Red Cross - Tips to Protect Workers In Cold Environments
Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - National Weather Service
Winter Weather Awareness page - WebMD
Links to articles and definitions on hypothermia and frostbite - HealthScout
Archives of frostbite and hypothermia articles - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Information on the new wind chill formula
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