Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet
Peak fall foliage is also a peak time for ticks! Ticks can stay active longer into the fall and winter whenever outdoor temperatures are above freezing. In the Midwest, that period of tick activity is growing as climate change is extending the frost-free season by an average of 16 days. The Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet from the Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program (MICHAP) provides resources and recommendations for protecting health and preparing for seasonal climate hazards. We encourage you to share these resources with your communities.
The Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet covers topics like:
- Tick bite prevention and safety.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention.
- Extreme winter weather preparation & safety.
Additional information on climate health hazards can be found at the MICHAP website, michigan.gov/climateandhealth. To receive email updates from MICHAP, subscribe at this link (URL: bit.ly/MiCHAP-news).
For questions about this program, contact Carolyn Koch at KochC@Michigan.gov.
I would also like to introduce the new Community Outreach Technician for your area of the state, Ashley Medes (cc’d). Ashley will be fulfilling the role that Vilma Eiseler was previously filling. Moving forward, Ashley Medes and I (Ashley Mark) will be working together to offer opportunities for engagement and education within your community! As always, please let me know if there are any community events taking place where you think it may be appropriate for us to share environmental health resources.
Wishing you a safe, healthy, and joy-filled holiday season!
Best,
Ashley Mark
Regional Community Engagement Coordinator – Region 1
MDHHS Division of Environmental Health
Phone: (517) 582-2877
