Frosty Fitness: Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling and Winter Walking - Ask an Expert
Winter is here, snow is falling, and temperatures are dropping. These conditions can be challenging as we walk in the slippery outdoors and clear away mounds of snow.
Winter Weather Preparedness
- Prepare ahead of time for winter weather.
- Children, the elderly, and pets are at additional risk in winter conditions.
- Weatherize your home.
- Have emergency kits for your vehicle, home, and workplace.
- Have a communication plan and track weather conditions and warnings.
- Be prepared for winter power outages, and know how to use heaters and generators safely.
- Have your chimney inspected annually.
- Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Drive safely for conditions, and if possible, avoid driving when roads are too dangerous.
- Be careful working outdoors in winter weather, including shoveling snow and walking in slippery conditions.
- Dress warmly.
- Learn how to avoid, recognize, and treat hypothermia and frostbite.
Resources
Winter Preparedness and Safety
Find information on various winter storm levels, winter weather safety measures, tips for staying safe while using a generator, and links to additional resources.
Make a Preparedness Plan
Prepare to stay warm, keep in touch, have adequate supplies, and other take other safety steps before, during, and after a winter storm. View additional information on the Red Cross winter storm preparedeness page.
Hypothermia and Frostbite
Learn to prevent, identify, and treat hypothermia and frostbite. View additional hypothermia and frostbite first aid instructions from the Red Cross.
Prepare Your Home and Car for Winter Storms
Learn about preparing emergency plans and kits, keeping an eye on the weather, getting your home ready for winter, and ensuring your car is storm-ready.
Visit the CDC Preparing for a Winter Storm PageStay Safe During Winter Weather
Winter safety tips from the National Weather Service La Crosse, Wisconsin office.
Avoid Winter Injuries
Shovel Snow Safely
Walk on Ice Safely
Articles & Publications
Advice to Prevent Frozen Pipes
When winter arrives, it's important to bundle up and be prepared for the cold weather. It's no different for your pipes.
Ask an Expert: Tips for Cold Weather Survival
With Utah’s frigid temperatures, it is essential to keep your family and pets safe from the cold.
Power Outage Preparedness: How to Safely Use Alternative Heating and Lighting Sources
There are several options for homeowners who have temporarily lost power.
Tips for Weathering Winter Storms
The recent frigid Arctic air encompassing much of the mid-west caused mass transit, businesses and schools to shut down. It also was responsible for several deaths. If you were caught in such adverse conditions, unable to leave home because of a snow/ice ...