CDC Winter Weather

CDC Winter Weather

Winter Weather

Winter Weather Health and Safety Tip

January 22, 2013

Make Arrangements for Your Pets During Winter Weather
If you cannot bring pets inside, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure that they have access to unfrozen water. Learn More

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Winter Weather and Extreme Cold
When temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can be a challenge.

• About Winter Weather
• About Extreme Cold

Related Resources
Find answers to questions, public service announcements, and CDC partner resources.

• Winter PSAs and Podcasts
• Winter FAQs
• Related Links and Resources

Take Steps
Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions.

• Before a Storm
• During a Storm
• After a Storm

Stay Safe and Healthy
Serious health problems can result from prolonged exposure to the cold such as hypothermia and frostbite.

• Hypothermia
• Frostbite
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Power Outages

Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters

Illnesses, injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, animals & insects, food, water, cleanup, mold, environmental concerns, and coping with a disaster. LEARN MORE