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Everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms. The actual threat to you depends on your specific situation. Observations in 1998 indicated the following:

Related to ice and snow:

• About 70% occur in automobiles.
• About 25% are people caught out in the storm.

Related to exposure to cold:

• 50% are people over 60 years old.
• Over 75% are males.
• About 20% occur in the home.

Source: NOAA