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Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Safety Campaigns

Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Safety Campaigns

Resources for NWS partners to increase community preparedness.

Introduction

These seasonal safety campaigns are for use by National Weather Service partners and Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors to increase community preparedness! Please send feedback to nws.stlouis@noaa.gov.

Winter Weather Preparedness Week

November 3-7, 2025
Please join us during Winter Weather Preparedness Week in sharing weather preparedness information that concentrates on winter hazards like snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

Daily Themes (EN) Temas Diarios (ES)
Monday: Have a Plan (Posts 1-2)
Tuesday: Snow (Posts 3-5)
Wednesday: Sleet (Post 6)
Thursday: Freezing Rain/Ice (Posts 7-10)
Friday: Cold (Posts 11-13)
Lunes: Tener un Plan (Contenido 1-3)
Martes: Nieve (Contenido 4-6)
Miercoles: Cellisca (Contenido 7)
Jueves: Lluvia Helada/Hielo (Contenido 8-11)
Viernes: Frío (Contenido 12-14)

☀️ Heat Safety

Post 1: Look Before You Lock

Facebook: Never, never, never leave children, disabled or elderly adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to dangerous levels.

X: Never, Never, NEVER leave children, disabled adults, the elderly, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! Always check the backseat. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets

Alt Text: Heat-Related Deaths ARE Preventable. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK. Infographic showing car temperatures rising over time.

Look before you lock infographic

Post 2: Four Questions Before Working Outdoors

Facebook: Do you have enough water? Do you have temporary shade available? Do you know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses? Do you know who to call in an emergency? www.osha.gov/heat

4 Questions infographic

Post 3: Heat Exhaustion v. Heat Stroke

Facebook: During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

Heat Symptoms infographic

Post 4: Heat Safety Everywhere

Facebook: Heat is typically the leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave at weather.gov/heat

Practice Heat Safety infographic

☀️ Seguridad Calor

Contenido 1: Seguridad en los Autos

Facebook: ¡Nunca, nunca, nunca deje a niños, discapacitados, personas mayores o mascotas en coches aparcados y sin atender! weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets

Spanish Look before you lock

Contenido 2: Cuatro preguntas

Facebook: Cuatro preguntas a hacer antes de trabajar o jugar al aire libre: ¿Tiene suficiente agua? ¿Tiene sombra? osha.gov/heat

Spanish 4 Questions

Contenido 3: ¿Agotamiento debido al calor o insolación?

Facebook: Durante tiempo cálido y húmedo, aprenda sobre los síntomas de exposición excesiva al calor. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

Spanish Heat Symptoms

Contenido 4: Seguridad del Calor

Facebook: Aprenda a mantenerse seguro durante una ola de calor en weather.gov/heat

Spanish Heat Safety

☀️ Heat Safety (ASL)

Our summer safety tips are available in American Sign Language. Please watch the video below for more information.

Post 1: ASL Heat Safety

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ASL Placeholder

❄️ Winter Preparedness

Post 1: Winter Storm Watch vs Warning

Facebook: Do you know the difference? A Watch means get prepared. A Warning means take action!

Watch vs Warning

Post 2: Winter Storm Planning Timeline

Facebook: If the forecast calls for winter weather, begin preparing NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Winter Timeline

Post 3: First Snow

Facebook: Many times it’s the first snow of the season that can cause accidents. Slow down!

First Snow

Post 4: Shovel Smart

Facebook: Shoveling snow can be a health risk. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.

Shovel Smart

Post 5: Driving in Snow (Trucks/SUVs)

Truck tires

Post 6: Don't Underestimate Sleet

Sleet

Post 7: Freezing Rain Safety

Freezing Rain

Post 8: Black Ice

Black Ice

Post 9: Don't Slip! Ice Safety

Ice Slips

Post 10: Safety on Pond and Lake Ice

Lake Ice

Post 11: Wind Chill Science

Wind Chill

Post 12: Staying Warm When It's Cold

Staying Warm

Post 13: Winter Safety for Workers

Winter Worker

❄️ Seguridad en Invierno

Contenido 1: Terminología del Clima Invernal

Facebook: ¿Conoce la diferencia entre una Vigilancia de Tormenta Invernal y una Advertencia?

Spanish Watch Warning

Contenido 2: Cronología de Planificación

Spanish Timeline

Contenido 3: Prepare su Hogar

Spanish Home Prep

Contenido 4: Palear de Forma Inteligente

Spanish Shoveling

Contenido 5: Llantas de Camionetas

Spanish Tires

Contenido 6: Con Nieve y Hielo, Vaya Lento

Spanish Ice Snow

Contenido 7: Cellisca

Spanish Sleet

Contenido 8: Lluvia Helada

Spanish Freezing Rain

Contenido 9: Hielo Negro

Spanish Black Ice

Contenido 10: ¡No Se Resbale!

Spanish Slips

Contenido 11: Seguridad en Hielo

Spanish Ice Safety

Contenido 12: Ciencia de la Sensación Térmica

Spanish Wind Chill

Contenido 14: Congelación e Hipotermia

Spanish Frostbite

❄️ Winter Preparedness (ASL)

Post 1: Winter Weather Hazards and Safety Tips

Facebook: Winter storms can be just as hazardous as any other type of weather. Learn how to prepare NOW with this video.