Winter Safety Tips
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Winter Weather Safety
Every winter people die in America from exposure to the cold, carbon monoxide poisoning, traffic accidents in ice and snow, and heart attacks when shoveling snow. Remember: the key to surviving a winter storm is to BE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME. But once the weather hits, consider these safety tips:
When indoors:
- Keep space heaters away from walls, furniture, and curtains.
- Drink non-alcoholic beverages like tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soup.
- Prescription drugs may increase vulnerability to cold. Check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- If you suspect a problem with your heater, have it checked immediately.
- Keep your Carbon monoxide detector in working order.
- Offer assistance to elderly and disabled people living alone.
- Listen to NOAA weather radio for continuous updates on the weather situation.
Winter Season
Facts and Preparedness
When venturing outdoors:
- Wear loose-fitting, light-weight, warm/dry clothing in several layers.
- Wear a hat.
- Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
- Wear mittens. (They are warmer than gloves.)
- As protection against frostbite, cover any exposed skin surfaces. More...
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Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Timely preparation, including structural and non-structural mitigation measures to avoid the impacts of severe winter weather, can avert heavy personal, business, and government expenditures. Experts agree that the following measures can be effective in dealing with the challenges of severe winter weather.
Training Programs:
Winter Safety Training Courses
Fire safety: Winter safety tips
Space heater safety tips include
- Choose a heater that has been tested to the latest safety standards and certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. These heaters will have the most up-to-date safety features, while older space heaters may not meet the newer safety standards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has worked to upgrade industry standards for electric, kerosene, and vented and unvented gas space heaters. An automatic cut-off device is now required to turn off electric or kerosene heaters if they tip over. More guarding around the heating coils of electric heaters and the burner of kerosene heaters also is required to prevent fires.
- Place the heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, not on rugs or carpets or near bedding or drapes. Keep the heater at least three feet from bedding, drapes, furniture, or other flammable materials.
- Keep doors open to the rest of the house if you are using an unvented fuel-burning space heater. This helps prevent pollutant build-up and promotes proper combustion. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to provide sufficient combustion air to prevent carbon monoxide production. More...
