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Operation Weather Survival |
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Operation Weather Survival (OWS) is a network of public and private organizations that coordinate
resources and help the National Weather Service educate the public to prevent illness and death
caused by extreme hot or cold weather. The organization also serves as a “think tank” to help
participating agencies solve problems and initiate new ideas. OWS itself does not provide
services. Services and programs are provided and administered by member organizations.
Background and Information on OWS
Note: All documents linked on this page are in pdf format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat
Reader (which is free) to view them.
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Important Note: Many of the people who need the
information or services explained on this page, or other
Internet pages, do not have access to the Internet! So it is
up to you to help people you know who are in need and get
the information to them.
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Excessive Heat Briefing Page
Wind Chill Briefing Page
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Meet the Heat
Head On
A new program, Meet the Heat – Head
On, puts the power in your hands to
save the life of a friend, a neighbor,
family member or to save your own life.
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Missouri Summer Weather Safety Week: June 22 - 28, 2008
Excessive Heat Safety from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Missouri Winter Weather Awareness Day: November 19, 2008
Winter Storms: The Deceptive Killers : Safety publication from the NWS
Winter Weather and Extreme Cold safety information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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OWS Hot and Cold Weather
Safety Magnet
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Have you ever wondered what agencies are involved in helping the area cope with excessive heat?
Check out the Excessive Heat Plan below to find out who is working for you!
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OWS Safety Documents
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Excessive Heat Tips
Safe Fan Use
Air Conditioner Selection and Care
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Other Useful Links
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St. Louis County Department of Health
County Older Resident Program
City of St. Louis Department of Health
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging
View the 2007 Hot Weather Safety Flier
Jefferson County Health Department
St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Human Development Corporation of Metropolitan St. Louis
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc.
Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC)
Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC)
Ameren: Energy Savings Tips
Laclede Gas:
Customer Assistance Programs
Using Energy Wisely
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Are you worried about paying your heating bills? The Missouri Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has two components: Energy Assistance/Regular Heating (EA) and
Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECIP). EA is designed to help pay heating bills for those
Missourians in need of assistance during the months of October, November, December, January,
February and March. Applications for this year's program will be accepted in Community Action Agency offices throughout Missouri. For information, visit the Department of Social Services web site. You can also contact you local Community Action Agency (CAA). Information on the CAA's serving Missouri is available HERE. For Illinois agencies, click HERE.
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Home Weatherization
High heating or cooling bills are often the result of homes that are very inefficient in terms of energy
usage. One way to tackle the high cost of heating or cooling is to weatherize your home. The
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL) has FREE weatherization services
available to people who qualify. For more information go the the CAASTL webpage.
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Are You OK? (RUOK)
RUOK is a telephone reassurance program in St. Louis City through the St. Louis Fire
Department. Elderly and/or disabled City residents can sign up for this service. An automated
system calls the resident 7 days a week, if there is no live answer after the 3rd attempt, the system
notifies the 911 center to send emergency personnel to check on the resident. This is a great way
to check on elderly friends or relatives during excessive heat or cold outbreaks. For more
information, call the St. Louis Fire Department at 314-289-1988, and ask about Are You OK
(RUOK).
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St. Louis County Telephone Reassurance Program
Care Calls volunteers are assigned to make telephone calls to older adults to check on their well
being and provide relief from the loneliness that some seniors feel. Home visits are also available.
For information call (314) 615-4516, or visit County Older Resident Programs.
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