Do you have Frostbite? Hypothermia? Is there a difference?
Frostbite:
You have frostbite when your body tissue freezes. The most susceptible parts of the body are fingers, toes, ear lobes, or the tip of the nose. Symptoms include a loss of feeling in the extremity and a white or pale appearance. Get medical attention immediately for frostbite. The area should be SLOWLY rewarmed using warm, not hot water.
Hypothermia:
Information provided by NOAA/NWS:
Hello there! Do you know the differences Advisories vs Watches vs Warnings??
Advisory – A less severe winter weather event that is imminent.
Watch – The potential exists for a significant or dangerous weather event.
Warning – A significant or dangerous weather event that is imminent
Few other bits of info from the NOAA / National Weather Service:
Hazardous Weather Outlook – The Hazardous Weather Outlook usually provides three to seven-day advance notice of a hazardous winter weather event which has the potential to threaten life or property.
Short Term Forecast – Describes the weather in the local area and includes a short-range forecast (usually not more than six hours). This product will be updated more frequently when it is used during active weather. This product is also sometimes referred to as a “NOWcast.”
Special Weather Statement – Designed to alert the public to a short term hazardous weather threat within twelve hours of occurrence, which may require a heightened level of awareness or action.
State of Ohio
Executive Department
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, “Winter Safety Awareness Week” provides the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare their homes, schools, businesses and organizations for the upcoming months of potential severe winter weather and conditions associated with it such as snow and ice storms, flooding from rapid snow melts, extended power outages and illnesses caused by colds and flu; and
WHEREAS, Ohioans can prepare for the hardships of winter by updating their disaster preparedness kits and emergency plans and creating emergency contact lists, updating their flood insurance policies, purchasing NOAA Weather Radios, investing in alternative heat sources and generators, winterizing their vehicles and ensuring medical prescriptions and vaccinations are current; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is committed to educating the public on severe weather safety and preparedness; and
WHEREAS, Ohio’s news media, state and local governments, and educators continue their partnership to inform and educate the citizens of Ohio about actions they can take to prepare for, respond to and recover from severe winter weather events; and
WHEREAS, all Ohioans are encouraged to make severe weather safety and preparedness a priority and ensure that their homes, neighbors and communities are ready for winter-related incidents; and
WHEREAS, citizens are encouraged to review the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website at http://www.weathersafety.ohio.gov and become more knowledgeable and prepared for weather events that impact our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, John R. Kasich and Mary Taylor, Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Ohio, do hereby recognize November 13-19, 2016 as WINTER SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK and encourage all Ohioans to join us in its observance. On this 8 th day of November 2016;
John R. Kasich Governor
Mary Taylor Lieutenant Governor
Tomorrow starts 2016 Winter Weather Preparedness Week!
And this year’s theme is….Frozen!!
Shocker I know. So kick back and get comfy…
We will share great preparedness items and tips including some from Ready.Gov and NOAA/NWS and OhioEMA.
Cause for the first time in forever, nothing’s in my way…in preparing for winter weather hazards!
I see SnapChat (now known as SnapInc) is capitalizing on this 2016 Election Day with a whole bunch of different snap filters.
Also pondering if they have a stronger presence in swing states by capitalizing on geolocation filters and then using it for poll and voter analytics.
I also wonder what filters (if any) they have that are specifically associated w/ their new SnapChat’s Spectacles (SnapInc’s new Sunglasses that pair with the SnapChat).
October was great but a busy November is here!
First week, I’ll be supporting the Cleveland PIOs during the 2016 World Series. Later in the week, I’ll be in southern Ohio teaching ICS-400 in Belmont County (Ohio).
Second week will be a few social media classes in SE Georgia who are still in recovery operations from Hurricane Matthew.
Third week will be all Arizona.
And then the Fourth week will some Thanksgiving fun.
Who’s excited for Turkey in November? Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
And for tonight’s World Series Game-6 Cubs vs Indians: #GoTribe #RallyTogether #Windians
Happy Halloween everyone!!!!
Here are a few tips to make sure your little trick-or-treaters are out safe:
1. Make sure everyone can easily see out of their costumes.
Costume safety!
Cuts and bruises are quick ways to ruin a fun Halloween night.
2. Consult your local jurisdictions (AHJ) on approved times for trick-or-treating.
Trick-or-Treat!
Never want to show up at someone’s house unexpectedly.
3. Make sure everyone has a flashlight or glow sticks.
See and be seen
While driving, it’s hard to see people at night so the more visible you can make everyone, the better.
4. There are chemicals inside those glow sticks – DO NOT let the kiddos chew on them.
Pop – ewwwwwww!
Whoa.
5. Most of all, have fun!
Elsa and Anna with Arendelle’s Royal Chefs
It’s great time to be out with your kids.
Have a safe trick-or-treating night!
Packed house to listen to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate here at the 2016 International Association of Emergency Managers annual conference in Savannah.
IMHO, I think it’s going to be “Craig unplugged.”
On arrival to the International Association of Emergency Managers 2016 Annual Conference, I had a few minutes to spare.
Photo Credit: Don Fisher
As usual, reporting live in front of the #IAEM step-and-repeat….
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