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     Public Health Preparedness

Winter Weather: Stay Safe and Healthy

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

  • When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced.
  • Low body temperature may make you unable to think clearly or move well.
  • You may not know you have hypothermia.
  • If your temperature is below 95°, the situation is an emergency—get medical attention immediately.

Hypothermia

Frostbite

Carbon monoxide poisoning after a disaster & how to prevent it when stranded in your car.

Power outages

For more information, download this helpful guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

Visit the CDC's Emergency Preparedness web site.

 

Planning for Emergencies | Cerro Gordo County Public Information Officer |
Cerro Gordo/ Franklin County Emergency Management Agency

 

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