Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C2963197
MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Severe winter weather can lead to health and safety challenges. You may have to cope with</p><ul><li>Cold related health problems, including frostbite and <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hypothermia.html'>hypothermia</a> </li> <li>Household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning from space heaters and fireplaces</li> <li>Unsafe driving conditions from icy roads</li> <li>Power failures</li> <li><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/floods.html'>Floods</a> after snow and ice melt</li> </ul><p>Although there are no guarantees of safety during winter weather emergencies, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html'>disaster plan</a>. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses.</p><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</p>