The Henry and Stark County Health Department is sharing crucial winter safety tips for residents. When driving in snowy or foggy conditions, use low beam headlights and keep emergency supplies in your car. At home, protect loved ones from carbon monoxide poisoning by ensuring proper ventilation and installing detectors, especially near fuel-burning appliances. While outside, remember that winter sunburn is possible; use sunscreen and sunglasses for protection. Stay alert for frostbite and hypothermia, watching for symptoms like numb skin or uncontrollable shivering, and avoid alcohol when outdoors for prolonged periods.
Information, guidelines, and updates are accessible online at www.henrystarkhealth.com, as well as through the departments’ pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, making it easier for the community to stay connected and informed.