| Operation
Weather Survival |
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| Operation
Weather Survival was created in 1981 to address the needs
of the community during extreme weather conditions. It is
comprised of public and private organizations working together
to prevent illness or death from either extreme heat, cold
conditions and ground level ozone. |
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| Hot
Weather Tips |
| Heat
Related Illnesses |
| Guidelines
for Working Outside |
| Safe
Fan Use |
| History
of Operation Weather Survival in St. Louis |
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| OWS Summer Outreach Programs that work
to prevent HEAT-related illness through OWS are: |
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- Health Departments: Preventive education, temperature monitoring,
alerts, warnings, and data collection
- OWS Air-Conditioner Program: Provides airconditioners to individuals
who are medically at risk. Airconditioners are purchased with funds
primarily donated by AmerenUE.
- Cooling Sites: Cooling sites are open year-round. During severe
heat, hours and services are extended.
- United Way
Information & Referral Call Center: For cooling
site information and heat-related assistance call
1-800-427-4626.
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| Who's At-Risk? |
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- "Homeless" living outside
- Poor, elderly, chronically ill persons living alone
- Individuals working outside in extreme heat
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| Who Can Help? |
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- Friends and family can check on the elderly and the disabled
living alone.
- Neighbors can check on neighbors
- Human Service agencies can provide energy assistance and home
weatherization
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 Official
Web Site of the City of St. Louis
This Page Last Modified:
05/12/09
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