Online resources for winter weather

University of Missouri Extension has compiled a list of websites, extension publications, news releases and other online resources for coping before, during and after winter storms.

MU Extension news releases

• Ice dams on the roof can damage your home: extension.missouri.edu/n/637

• Winter power outages can lead to generator concerns: extension.missouri.edu/n/1033

• MU expert recommends precautions to avoid frozen pipes: extension.missouri.edu/n/631

• Advice for safe snow shoveling: extension.missouri.edu/n/1032.

• Elderly at special risk during frigid weather: extension.missouri.edu/n/632

-MU Extension Community Emergency Management Program (CEMP): extension.missouri.edu/emergency-management

-CEMP severe winter weather web links: extension.missouri.edu/winter-weather#websites

-MU Extension winter weather publications: extension.missouri.edu/publications/seasons/winter.aspx

Publications include:

• EMW1001, Statewide Disaster Response/Recovery Contact List: extension.missouri.edu/p/EMW1001

• EMW1012, Disaster Supplies Kit: extension.missouri.edu/p/EMW1012

• G6867, First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees: extension.missouri.edu/p/G6867

• GH5117, Preparing for an Emergency – Home Heating in an Emergency: extension.missouri.edu/p/GH5117

• GH5118, For the Unprepared – Home Heating in an Emergency: extension.missouri.edu/p/GH5118

See also: extension.missouri.edu/winter-weather#publications

MU Extension – MissouriFamilies – Coping with Disaster feature articles: missourifamilies.org/features/copingarticles

Other resources

Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources: eden.lsu.edu/Topics/Hazards/SnowIce

University of Illinois Extension Winter Storm Resource Center: urbanext.illinois.edu/winter

North Dakota State University Extension Service Winter Storm Information: www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/winterstorm.html

University of Minnesota Extension – Ice dams on roofs: www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK1068.html

National Weather Service – Winter Weather Safety and Awareness: www.weather.gov/os/winter

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