Wintertime e-gov docs

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The library has thousands of electronic government documents in its catalog. They're 100% free, can be accessed from the comfort of your home, and cover a wider and more interesting variety of topics than you might think.

Below are a few e-gov docs that might help make your wintertime a little easier, whether you're staying at home or traveling elsewhere:

• How to Prepare for a Winter Storm - Includes information about how to winterize your home and vehicle, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, recognize signs of hypothermia and frostbite, and more. There's also a helpful checklist.
• Winter Driving Tips - Learn how to prepare your vehicle for winter weather and stay safe on the road.
• CDC Digital Media Toolkit: 2019-20 Flu Season - Lots of shareable resources related to the CDC's season flu vaccination campaign, including posters and flyers about the flu vaccine, the symptoms of the flu, what to do if you get the flu.
• Holiday Food and Nutrition Resource List - A list of physical and electronic resources on holiday recipes, food safety, and healthy eating. Includes resources that may be useful for those with diabetes or food allergies.
• SnowNews - If you just really miss snow, you can read about the Snow Survey Program and the science of snowpack here. Complete with snowy pictures!