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Extreme Cold

Adverse health effects from cold weather are not exclusive to cold northern climates, and cold, harsh weather can affect you whether you are inside or outside of your home.

About Extreme Cold
General information on extreme cold
Prevention Guide
Comprehensive resource on extreme cold including planning ahead, outdoor safety...
Surveillance and Investigations
MMWR resources including hypothermia-related deaths, injuries associated with snowmobiles ...
 
 NCEH's Health Studies Branch
HSB is responsible for investigating human health effects associated with exposure to environmental hazards and to natural and technological disasters…
 
FAQs
Frequently asked questions including warning signs of hypothermia ...
Winter Storms
Preparation materials including emergency supplies...
Bibliography
Publications, journal articles... 
Related Links
Includes resources from FEMA, Red Cross ...

 

 

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