A variety of resources are available to help local health departments prepare community members for winter weather conditions.
As part of its #WinterReady campaign, Ready.gov has toolkits and social media graphics available to help communities understand the risks of winter weather and to take steps to prepare.
Resources include:
- A partner toolkit with resources to help organizations share winter safety messages with communities and partners.
- A social media toolkit with sample posts and images to help share winter preparedness messages on social media.
- Downloadable safety graphics about winter storms, extreme cold, and safety tips.
- Tips for specific needs: older adults, work or play outside, and for those who don’t typically experience winter weather.
Click here to explore #WinterReady campaign resources.
Additional resources:
- Pet preparedness social media toolkit, which includes messaging on keeping animals safe when it’s cold (scroll to the bottom of the page)
- Children’s winter preparedness activity book in English and Spanish.
- Winter driving tips flyer
- Infographics on eating safe food after a power outage in English and Spanish
