Winter ready emergency preparedness information

Winter's here, and that means colder temperatures — and possible health dangers. From storm safety to flu preparation, APHA's Get Ready campaign has the info you need to make your winter a safe one.

For more information, download one of our winter-themed Get Ready fact sheets!

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A winter preparedness tale for kids: Anita's Story
This short story tells the tale of Anita, a young girl whose family is facing a winter storm. Read this preparedness story with your children or classroom, then ask the questions at the end to reinforce the lessons they've learned!

Use the Get Ready stockpile list to come up with a checklist of winter emergency supplies that every household needs. Download Anita's Story now!

Get Ready Blog: Winter preparedness
The Get Ready Blog provides regular posts on preparedness topics, including winter readiness. Follow the blog online for updates, or sign up to have posts delivered to you via email.

• New podcast: Flu season update from CDC
• Protect yourself from norovirus this winter
• Staying prepared during the winter
• Preparing for winter storms
• Top five flu myths (busts the “cold weather causes flu” myth!)
• Four things to do to stop the spread of flu
• How to take care if you get the flu
• Don’t let a power outage leave you powerless

Winter weather preparedness tips from CDC
Get more tips on winter weather preparedness with a widget from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The widget provides weekly tips to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the winter weather season. In addition to the weekly tips, the widget provides you timely tips whenever winter storms happen. Add the widget to your website!