The National Weather Service offices that serve New England have declared the week of 21-25 October as Winter Weather Awareness Week.
In New England, everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms and cold weather. The actual threat to individuals depends on their specific situation, the amount of risk they’re willing to take, and how prepared they are for the possibility that something may go wrong.
Based on statistics, the majority of winter weather-related fatalities are men, probably because men take more risks, and do not prepare for the possibility that something may go wrong. The majority of the fatalities related to snow and ice are actually men over 40 years old. About 70 percent of the fatalities occur in automobiles while about 25 percent are people caught out in the storm. Regarding hypothermia-related fatalities, about 75 percent are men, about 50 percent of the fatalities are people over 60 years old, and about 20 percent of the fatalities occur inside the home.
Background information:
National Weather Service: Gray/Portland (ME) Office: Winter Weather Awareness Public Information Statements
National Weather Service: Winter Weather Safety and Awareness
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