- Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide
A guide to preventing accidents and injuries from extreme cold weather, including planning ahead, staying safe, and treating cold weather health emergencies. From the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/guide.asp
- American Red Cross: Winter Storms
Provides winter storm and extreme cold weather facts, information about wind chill, hypothermia, frostbite, and tips for dealing with extreme cold weather at home or when traveling.
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_595_,00.html
- Are You Ready? Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
Tips for preparing for winter storms and extreme cold weather, including maps showing which regions are most likely to experience extreme cold. From FEMA.
www.fema.gov/areyouready/winter.shtm
- FAQ - Winter Weather
FAQ about treating frostbite, finding safe transportation, and avoiding other dangers of extreme cold temperatures. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/faq.asp
- How Humans Deal With and Survive Extreme Cold
Article describing the human body's reaction to extreme cold temperatures and its strategies for survival.
www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/science/cold_humans.htm
- Weather Channel: US Frost and Freeze Advisories
Map showing current frost and freeze advisories for the United States.
www.weather.com/maps/activity/home/usfrostandfreezeadvisories_large.html
- Weathering the Storm: Ice, Snow and Extreme Cold
Video episodes from the DIY Network miniseries "Weathering the Storm" showing how to prepare for, repair, and prevent extreme cold weather damage to your home.
www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dwts/episode/0,2046,DIY_17040_31928,00.html
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