Winter Weather
RESOURCES
- Build an Emergency Kit* (Ready.gov)
- Winter Weather Safety (Emergency Management)
- Winter Weather Preparedness* (Ready.gov)
| QUICK LINK: | Community Health News | Disease Directory |
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| JUMP TO: | Emergency Shelters & Pets | Be Prepared Handout |
Stay Safe During Winter Weather
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows and never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven. Using an oven or stovetop can also increase the risk of fires, burns and could damage the appliance.
- Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside.
- Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
- Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.
Learn more here: Winter Weather | Ready.gov*
Reproduced from Ready.gov
Pet Assistance for People Staying In Emergency Shelters
The city of Wichita's Animal Services is offering pet owners, who are staying in emergency shelters during the forecasted winter storm, a place to house their pets for at least 72 hours at no cost.
Affected individuals should contact dispatch at 316-350-3360 or 316-350-3366 for more information.
Be Prepared for a Winter Storm Handout
Be Prepared for a Winter Storm Handout:
English | Spanish | Vietnamese
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