As temperatures drop and Garrett County faces prolonged cold weather, remember the following cold-related illness prevention tips:
- Check on the elderly and those living alone.
- Wear multiple layers and a windproof, water-resistant jacket.
- Wear gloves or mittens and proper socks and shoes.
- Review your family emergency communications plan and emergency supply kits for home and vehicles.
For more cold weather preparedness tips and resources, please explore this website put together by the Maryland Department of Health: https://health.maryland.gov/preparedness/Pages/Resources_cold.aspx.
Resources shared by the Maryland Department of Health.
Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator | Public Information Officer at Garrett County Health Department
Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit
Contact: [email protected]
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