Winter Storms and Extreme Cold



A person exposed to extreme cold during winter months may experience serious health problems. This information offers suggestions to Head Start program families, staff, and the community on preventing health and safety problems during extreme cold weather. It also provides tips on how best to respond to winter weather emergency situations. To read PDF files, get here.

Preparation: Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety. HHS/CDC. n.d. English. [PDF, 3.44MB]. Winter Weather: Before a Storm. HHS/CDC. 2009. English. Before a Winter Storm. DHS/FEMA. 2009. English. Impact: Winter Storm. DHS/FEMA. 2009. English. Relief: Winter Weather: During a Storm DHS/FEMA. 2009. English. During a Winter Storm. DHS/FEMA. 2009. English. Recovery: Winter Weather: After a Storm. HHS/CDC. 2009. English. Clean Up Safely After a Disaster. HHS/CDC. 2009. English. Recovering from Disaster. DHS/FEMA. 2009. English.

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold. HHS/CDC and DHS/FEMA. 2009. English.

Last Reviewed: November 2009