MPS Winter Safety Booklet

MDEWAK ANTON PUBLIC SAFETY WINTER SAFETY

BOOKLET

Make safety priority number one this winter.

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Winter weather provides opportunities for an abundance of fun indoor and outdoor activities for people of all ages. Whether you like playing in the snow, skating on the ice, baking in the kitchen, or reading by the fire, the winter months seem to have something for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, winter weather also includes a number of health and safety hazards such as hypothermia, frostbite, and carbon monoxide exposure. The good news is that with a little preparation and vigilance, you can be prepared to deal with these issues up front—or avoid them entirely. Follow these tips to keep your family safe and healthy this winter.

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WINTER SPORTS:

Orthopaedic Surgeons Share Injury Prevention Tips Wear appropriate protective gear, including goggles, helmets, gloves, and padding.

Check that equipment is working properly prior to use.

PREVENTION GUIDELINES You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure

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Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature.

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Drink plenty of water before, during, and after activities.

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BE READY FOR

WINTER WEATHER! If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services.

• If power lines fall on your car, warn people not to touch the car or power lines.

Make sure your car is ready for winter travel.

• Make a winter emergency kit to keep in your car.

• Check antifreeze level and have radiator system serviced.

• Replace worn tires and check tire air pressure.

• Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in tank and fuel lines.

Weatherproof your home to protect against the cold.

• Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home.

Make sure the batteries are working!

• Have your chimney or flue inspected every year.

• Insulate walls and attics. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows.

Prepare yourself for exposure to winter weather.

• Dress warmly and limit exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite.

• Avoid getting wet to prevent hypothermia.

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• Never leave lit candles or other flames unattended.

• Bring your pets indoors as temperatures drop.

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AVOID • SPOT • TREAT

FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA In cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced, which can lead to serious health problems.

SPOT

TREAT

Frostbite

A victim is often unaware of frostbite because frozen tissue is numb.

AVOID

When the weather is extremely cold, try to stay indoors. If you must go outside, dress properly and know who is at high risk for hypothermia or frostbite.

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible

• Get them into a warm room • Redness or painPrevention in any skin areaGuidelines: may or shelter be the first signYou of frostbite.

Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure • Remove any wet clothing

Other signs include:

When going outside be sure to wear: • A scarf or knit mask that covers face & mouth

• A hat

• Mittens or gloves

• Several layers of loose-fitting clothing

• Warm them under dry layers • A white or grayish-yellow skin your areaheating system, water z DO have heater and any other of blankets and clothing gas,firm oil, or or waxy coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified • Skin that feels unusually • Place areas affected by technician every year.

• Numbness frostbite in warm-to-touch water

• A water-resistant coat

• Water-resistant boots

Signs and Symptoms

If a person is experiencing hypothermia or frostbite…

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HYPOTHERMIA

When going outside in winter make sure body parts most often affected by frostbite are covered in warm, dry clothing.

• Older adults without proper food, clothing, or heating

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• People who stay outdoors for long periods (homeless, hikers, hunters, etc.)

Adults: • Shivering

• People who drink alcohol in excess or use illicit drugs

• Exhaustion

• Babies sleeping in cold rooms

• Confusion

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If a person’s temperature is below 95° get medical attention immediately.

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RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN

A Basic Emergency Supply Kit: ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER ADDING TO AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT:

• Water and non-perishable food for several days • Extra cell phone battery or charger • Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries • Flashlight and extra batteries

• Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food, water, and supplies for your pet • Important Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit: family documents such as copies of insurance

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Prescription medications and glasses

policies, identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container

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Infant formula and diapers

• Cash and change

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Pet food, water and supplies for your pet

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• Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov

Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider

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Cash and change

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Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov

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Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.

• Fire extinguisher

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Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long• Matches in a waterproof container pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.

• Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items, and hand sanitizer

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Fire Extinguisher

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Matches in a waterproof container

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Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items and hand sanitizer

• First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation

• Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn ❑ off utilities • Can opener (if kit contains food) • Local maps

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additional bedding if you live in a cold weather climate.

• Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.

Emergency Supply List

• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, and paper towels • Paper and pencil

• Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children

Mess kits, Paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, paper towels

FEMA’s Ready Campaign educates and empowers Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including those from natural hazards and man-made disasters. Ready asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and appropriate responses. Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive several days if an emergency occurs.

This list of emergency supply kit items is only a starting point. It is important that individuals review this list and consider the unique needs of their family, including pets, for items to include. Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle, or other places they spend time.

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BE PREPARED FOR A

WINTER STORM

HOW TO STAY SAFE

WHEN A WINTER STORM THREATENS PREPARE NOW Know your area’s risk for winter storms.

Extreme winter weather can leave communities without utilities or other services for long periods of time.

Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping.

Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion.

Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds.

Greater risk

Can last a few hours or several days

Can knock out heat, power, and communications services

IF YOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY. Use generators outside only.

Stay off roads.

Listen for emergency information and alerts.

Stay indoors and dress warmly.

Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of freezing weather and winter storms. Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

Look for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.

Check on neighbors.

Create an emergency supply kit for your car.

Include jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water, and nonperishable snacks. Keep the gas tank full.

Learn the signs of and basic treatments for frostbite and hypothermia. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/disasters/ winter/staysafe/index.html.

SURVIVE DURING Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, stay inside.

Reduce the risk of a heart attack. Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow.

Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia and begin treatment right away.

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.

Check on neighbors. Older adults and young children are more at risk in extreme cold.

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND

Frostbite causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers, and toes.

Prepare for power outages.

Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Do not forget the needs of pets.

Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights.

•Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, and firm or waxy skin.

•Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Use body heat to warm. Do not massage or use a heating pad.

Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature. A temperature below 95 degrees is an emergency.

•Signs: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, and drowsiness.

•Actions: Go to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head, and groin. Keep dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.

Take an Active Role in Your Safety! Go to ready.gov and search for winter storm. Download the FEMA app to get more information about preparing for a winter storm.

Are You Prepared?

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Under the winter sky, make safety priority number one.

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