Winter Readiness
Winter weather provides opportunities and activities for children but can come with accompanying safety risks. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for parents and caregivers to prepare for winter weather both in and out of doors.
Search the Resource Central website for more resources with the term “Winter” for more information.
18 Winter Safety Tips for Parents and Children
This 2-page infographic provides tips for parents on how to keep their child safe in winter weather. Addresses both outdoor and indoor settings, as well as automobile usage and navigation.
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, snow, high winds, or a mix of these conditions. This 15-page guide helps families prepare for, stay safe during, and recover after a winter storm.
Playing Outside in Winter: Tips to Keep Kids Warm & Safe
This article provides information on frostbite prevention, hypothermia, and tips to stay safe during winter sports and activities such as ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.
Winter Health and Safety Tips for Kids
Winter is the busiest time for hospital emergency rooms due to fun activities with safety risks and seasonal viruses like the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This guide presents the biggest winter health risks and can help parents and caregivers to prepare and prevent accordingly.
Winter Storm Preparedness Checklist
Winter storms can cause disruptions to transportation, heat, power, and communication, leading to closures of schools, stores, and workplaces. This checklist offers guidance on what to do before, during, and after a winter storm.
Winter Weather Preparation and Safety Tips
This video (under 3 minutes) discusses the best ways to prepare for winter storms: have a plan, stock up, and differentiate between Winter Storm Watch and Winter Storm Warning.