Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety

• 2022

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• Melanie Pitone

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This webpage provides tips to keep children safe outdoors in cold weather. It addresses frostnip and frostbite, as well as winter sports such as sledding, skiing, ice skating, snow boarding, and ice hockey. For road trips in winter weather, it suggests having a first-aid kit and extra blankets in the car for emergencies.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Child Welfare; Clothing; Cold Temperature; Frostbite; Hockey; Ice; Safety; Skating; Skiing; Snow; Snow Sports; Extreme Cold

Institutions: Nemours KidsHealth

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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