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Winter Storms - Photo: FEMA/Michael Rieger


Plan, Equip, Train, Exercise


Know the Warning Signs


Stay Informed

Additional Resources

Introduction Preparedness Response/Recovery Additional Resources

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The Cold Stress Equation. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Also available as a 21 KB PDF, 4 pages.

Cold Stress Safety and Health Guide. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Winter Storm. American Red Cross.

Winter Weather Safety and Awareness. National Weather Service.

Winter Weather. NOAAWatch - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Winter Weather. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Winter, Your Car and You [45 KB PDF, 2 pages]. National Safety Council (NSC), (2009, April).

Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety. US Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management at (202) 693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.