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What We Do

At-Risk Populations

Threats

Individuals and Families

Mental Health

Emergency Medication Distribution

Communities and Businesses

Health Care Providers

Emergency Departments


Cold Weather

Winter Weather Safety Tips (Infographic)
Learn more about
staying safe in the cold.

Cold and winter weather can bring dangerously low temperatures, heavy snow, strong winds, ice, sleet and freezing rain. People can get sick, injured and even die from cold temperatures and winter storms. Spending time in the cold — indoors and outdoors — can be dangerous, especially for people who:

Are homeless and not in shelters

Drink heavily or use drugs

Live in a home without heat and:

Are 65 years and older

Are infants

Have certain medical conditions, such as heart and lung disease, high blood pressure or diabetes

Have serious mental health conditions or developmental disabilities

Have physical disabilities that limit mobility

Below are some resources to help keep you and your family safe during cold weather.

Preparing for Cold and Winter Weather (PDF)

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What to Do if You Lose Heat or Hot Water at Home

Sign up online for Notify NYC, or call 311 to receive emails, text messages or phone calls with emergency information.

Additional Resources

FDNY Winter and Holiday Fire Safety (PDF)

NYC Department of Homeless Services

NYC
Housing Preservation and Development Important Safety Issues: Heat and Hot Water

NYC Emergency Management Winter Weather

CDC Winter Weather

OSHA Winter Weather

For Kids: CDC Ready Wrigley Prepares For Winter Weather (PDF)

Other Languages: Español

More Information

NYC Environment and Health Data Portal

Cold-related Hospitalizations

Cold-related Emergency Department Visits

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Preventing Falls in Older Adults