Winter Safety

Be Prepared for Winter Storms

Stay informed about weather forecasts for your area.
- Bend hourly forecast: National Weather Service - BEND
- La Pine hourly forecast: National Weather Service - LA PINE
- Redmond hourly forecast: National Weather Service - REDMOND
- Sisters hourly forecast: National Weather Service - SISTERS
Sign up for Emergency Alerts at locations where you live, work and visit
Update your Emergency Kit for Winter Emergencies
Pick up medication refills if there is a winter storm warning.

Keep yourself and your Family Safe in Cold Weather

What is hypothermia?

Hypothermia is a dangerous, life-threatening condition that occurs when your body temperature drops below the normal range.

What is frostbite?

Frostbite is a serious condition that occurs when body parts like your fingers, toes, ears and nose freeze due to overexposure to extreme cold. Infants are more at risk for frostbite.

Try to stay indoors during extremely cold weather
When you do go outside, wear layers of clothing to stay warm, covering your ears, face, hands and feet
Pets can get hypothermia as well so make sure they can stay warm too.

Keep your Home Safe in Winter

What is carbon monoxide?

Carbon Monoxide is a gas that you can not see or smell. Many household items produce this gas, including gas and oil burning furnaces and portable generators. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal.

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters.
Turn off space heaters when leaving the room or going to sleep.
Turn off heat source if there are any unusual smells.
Test smoke alarms regularly.
Install a carbon monoxide alarm.
Don’t leave a vehicle running inside a garage