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Tennessee Departemnt of Health says prepare now for Serious Health Challenges posed by Winter Weather
The Department of Health is working with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to remind residents about the importance of planning and preparation to avoid weather-related problems in homes, outdoors or on the road this winter. The three departments urge individuals to prepare with a sense of urgency, because winter weather can be unpredictable and even deadly for those who don’t have a winter emergency plan.“We all need to be ready for power outages, being stranded on the road or being personally prepared when a winter storm hits,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “We can’t just hope someone else will arrive to help. There may not be anyone else available to assist us until it’s too late. We all need to have emergency plans and kits in our homes and vehicles, and to be prepared to keep warm and have food and water for ourselves and loved ones for several days.” “The right time to get ready for any emergency is right now,” said TEMA Director Jim Bassham. “You can’t wait for the ice and snow to fall and then decide to get your emergency resources in place. Take the time now to get an emergency plan and resources together for you and your family so you’re ready when severe weather hits, whether it’s a tornado, flood or ice storm.” “We want all motorists to be safe. Before you hit the road, prepare for emergency situations and be sure to have an emergency safety kit in your vehicle,” said Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons. “Take a cell phone and charger with you so you can easily call *THP for assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.” Here are some suggestions on planning and preparing for winter weather:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers tips on winter health and safety, including checklists to help you prepare for winter weather at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.asp. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has resources for winter weather preparedness at www.ready.gov/winter-weather. About the Tennessee Department of HealthThe mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. For more information about TDH services and programs, visit http://health.state.tn.us/. SectionsNewsTopicsBill Gibbons, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Ice, Jim Bassham, John Dreyzehner, Nashville TN, Smoke Detector, snow, TDH, TDOH, Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Winter Weather |
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