Health & Fitness

Anne Arundel Health Department Offers Cold Weather Tips

The department offers advice on dressing for cold weather, items to have at home in case of a snowstorm, and symptoms of frostbite.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – Anne Arundel County residents can safely enjoy the outdoors during cold weather by visiting the “Cold Weather Tips” page of the Department of Health’s website.

The webpage includes advice on dressing for cold weather, suggestions for items to have at home in case of a snowstorm, and a list of symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite. Tips for preventing freezing and bursting pipes; advice for maintaining space heaters and fireplaces; and links to information on portable generator safety are also included.

Visit www.aahealth.org, and click on “Cold Weather Tips” under “In the News,” or go to the page directly.

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