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Planning for Extreme Weather

Review the documents below for some excellent thoughts and policy suggestions on planning for different types of extreme weather. Also review the Vulnerable Populations section of this website and the Planning for Evacuation section for additional information and for some of the documents referenced in the resources below.

Remember to keep the temperature in your facility at a safe and comfortable level. Hot and cold weather can cause the temperature inside to fluctuate, so be aware of weather forecasts for extreme weather and monitor the temperature inside your facility. The elderly and other health-compromised individuals are highly susceptible to extremes in temperature and dehydration, so it is critical to monitor their temperatures and hydration levels during times of extreme weather.

Winter Weather

Documents on Planning for Winter Weather

CDHS Letter on Planning for Winter Weather (PDF file)

Winter Weather Health Tips (PDF file)

Web Resources
Visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s winter weather website
      – for information on preparing for cold weather.

Extreme Hot Weather

CAHF's Suggested Policy Elements for Dealing with Extreme Hot Weather

CAHF Policy Guidance for Extreme Hot Weather-SNF (PDF file)
CAHF Policy Guidance for Extreme Hot Weather-ICF/MR (PDF file)

All Facilities Letters (DHS)

DHS - AFL–Hot Summer Weather Advisory: 5.31.07 (PDF file)

DHS - AFL–Attachment - Fast Facts Summer Heat: 5.31.07 (PDF file)

California DHS Letter to LTC Regarding Hot Weather 6.6.05 (PDF file)

Guidance from Community Care Licensing Division (DSS)

Tips for Licensees to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses (PDF file)

Dehydration and Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke Q & A (PDF file)
Web Resources

Visit the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) website

      – for heat-related press releases, tips, and helpful links.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s website

      – for additional information on extreme heat, including health risks of and how to protect yourself from it, and particularly the CDC's Heat Stress in the Elderly page.

Visit the new California Department of Public Health website

      – for general details on dealing with extreme heat.

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