Planning for Winter Emergencies

Source: Administration for Children and Families [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (ACF). Published: 5/14/2019. Head Start and early childhood programs in areas that experience extreme cold should have a plan for handling winter emergencies. This resource, part of the Embracing Health and Wellness Series, provides tips programs can use to prepare for emergencies such as frostbite, hypothermia, and loss of power; respond to frostbite and hypothermia; and stay informed about possible bad winter weather. (Text)
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