Health Topics

Extreme Cold and Winter Safety

Extreme Cold
The elderly are especially susceptible to extreme cold temperatures. Here are some helpful hints.

The Scoop on Snow Shoveling
Shoveling snow can be good exercise when performed correctly. Shoveling snow can also be harmful when people try to take on more than they can handle. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you go outside to shovel.

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
Factsheet from the Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention, serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 24-HOUR POISON HOTLINE 1-800-222-1222

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Protect Your Family from a Silent Killer: In addition to having a working carbon monoxide detector in your house, you should never burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn’t vented properly, never heat your house with a gas oven, and never run a generator in an enclosed space (like your basement) or outside a window where the exhaust could blow indoors, even if the power goes out. (Exit to CDC).

For More Information
CDC's Winter Weather website