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Staying safe in the snow: How to protect yourself while traveling or shoveling through snow

Summary by Washington Top News

Snow can make the most mundane of landscapes awe-inspiringly beautiful, but it can also make the most mundane of tasks exceedingly dangerous. So as the flakes fall and snow piles nearly as high as a foot in parts of the D.C. region Monday, officials are urging people to follow the tips below to stay safe while driving in, shoveling through, or even just walking on the snow. Here’s what you need to know. Driving through the winter weather On a da…

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Spectrum News

Digging out: Doctors warn of shoveling, cold injuries

Families are still digging out from under several inches of snow but doctor’s are sending a warning about shoveling too much, too fast in the cold

2 months ago·United States

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WLWT

Uptick in heart attacks reported when it's time to shovel sidewalks, cars. Here's how to stay safe.

Hospitals see a surge in heart attacks in snowy conditions, especially when people start using shovels to dig out their cars or sidewalks.

2 months ago·Cincinnati, United States

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abc 6 Philadelphia

How to avoid snow-related injuries

While the snow is certainly fun to be in, it can also bring an increase in injuries like slips, falls and even muscle strains.

2 months ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Washington Top News

Staying safe in the snow: How to protect yourself while traveling or shoveling through snow

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Journal

Staying safe while driving in the snow and ice

Winter has arrived in northern Illinois. Snow is expected to fall on Monday.

2 months ago

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Lootpress

WVDOH Urges Residents to Prioritize Snow Shoveling Safety

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and prioritize safety when shoveling snow and performing other outside activities following an inclement weather event.“It’s so important to dress warm to prevent hypothermia when outside, but that’s not the only concern,” explained Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Health. …

2 months ago

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