# 2726
Government agencies like the CDC (Centers For Disease Control) produce a wealth of good, timely, and helpful information designed for public consumption that surprisingly few Americans bother to take advantage of.
I suspect most people either don't know about these resources, or find them and simply forget to check back. That's why I try to highlight them from time to time.
First, a timely reminder about winter weather hazards and safety. Follow the link to read the entire webpage.
Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather
Although winter doesn't come as a surprise, many of us are not prepared for its arrival. If you are ready for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall.
- Listen to or download a podcast:
- Preventing Hypothermia and Frostbite (
0:50 mins) (2007)
- Recognizing Frostbite (
- Recognizing Hypothermia (
- Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning during a Power Outage (
- Proper Use of Candles during a Power Outage (
- Winter Weather
- Winter Weather: Take Steps
- Winter Weather: Stay Safe and Healthy
Last month I highlighted the CDC Podcasts for December.
This month, a new set of videos are available, along with the second issue of The Risk Communicator, a new online resource for risk communications.
First, the new podcasts, which this month includes information on Peanut butter and salmonella, Streptococcus pneumoniae, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Emergency Preparedness Concerns for Older Adults, Field Triage protocols, and Stress Management for Emergency responders.
(note: the podcast line up at this link is current as of today, but will change over time)
Podcasts at CDC
Older podcasts are archived, and available for viewing here.
The CDC's second issue of The Risk Communicator is now online. Issue 1 came out in August 2008. I've just recently discovered this publication, and look forward to reading this new issue.
Issue 1
(Click on image to view issue)
Issue 2
(click on image to view issue)
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