This information will help you learn more about the research
that is being done to date to further the Aging Initiative
including a summary of EPA projects or supported projects and
various fact sheets and reports developed by EPA. Too Darn Hot"
- Planning for Excessive Heat Events (PDF) (4 pp, 380K, About
PDF) Information for Older Adults and Family Caregivers Weather
- When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal,
staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold
temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to
cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors
as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and
falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes
will be too cold -- either due to a power failure or because the
heating system isn't adequate for the weather. When people must
use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of
household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Exposure t