Resources You Can Use: Winter Weather

Posted by Sarah Levin-Lederer on December 18th, 2023 Posted in: Blog
Tags: climate change, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), resources

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Previously, I highlighted tips to stay safe in winter weather focused on snow, cold and ice. But according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment, released in November 2023, the Northeast is looking at warmer, wetter winters in the future. So in addition to remembering safety information for staying safe in snow and cold, we need to remember how to stay safe during floods and power outages.

Flood Safety Resources

• Floods (MedlinePlus)
• Flood Safety Tips and Resources (National Weather Service)
• Reentering Your Flooded Home (CDC)

Staying Safe When the Power is Out

Winter weather, whether it’s ice and snow or rain and wind, brings the possibility of power outages. Power outages can lead to multiple hazards including fire (candles), improper use of generators and food safety. Learn more with these resources:

• Power Outages (Ready.gov)
• Power Outages (CDC)
• Safe Generator Use (Red Cross)
• Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)
• Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods (FDA)

Recursos en español

• Inundaciones (MedlinePlus en español)
• Inundaciones (CDC)
• Después de una inundación (CDC)
• Apagones (Ready.gov)
• Intoxicación por monóxido de carbono después de un desastre (CDC)
• Recursos de desastres (CDC)

Emergency Preparedness Resources from NNLM

Learn more about emergency preparedness with these resources from NNLM:

• Disaster Planning Recorded Webinars-Past NNLM Classes.
• Find additional preparedness resources with the NNLM Emergency and Disaster Resources Guide.
• NNLM Reading Club September 2023: Disasters and Emergencies
• Looking for a preparedness program in a box? Request the Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit
• From the R7 Blog: Emergency Preparedness