1.
YALE- TULANE ESF-8 SPECIAL REPORT
Winter Storm Juno – New England
CURRENT SITUATION
MASSACHUSETES – RHODE ISLAND
MAINE
NEW HAMPSHIRE - MAINE
VERMONT – NEW HAMPSHIRE
CONNECTICUT
Blizzard Warning – New England
26 January 2015
NOAA
Connecticut State Information From IWIN
Maine State Information From IWIN
Massachusetts State Information From IWIN
New Hampshire State Information From IWIN
Rhode Island State Information From IWIN
Vermont State Information From IWIN
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
National Weather Service: Winter Weather Safety and Awareness
National Weather Service, Boston, Massachusetts
National Weather Service, Burlington, Vermont
National Weather Service, Gray, Maine
National Weather Service Caribou, Maine
WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS
ARC – Winter Storms
American Academy of Pediatrics: Winter Storm Tips
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Winter Storms and Extreme
Cold
HEALTH
CDC – Winter Weather
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Tips to Protect Workers
in Cold Environments
Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and
Safety
CONNECTICUT
 CT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & HOMELAND SECURITY
FACEBOOK/ TWITTER
 CT DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
 CT VOAD
 CT STATE MITIGATION PLAN - 2013
 CT EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
MAINE
 EMERGENCY MANAAGEMENT
FACEBOOK / TWITTER
 PUBLIC HEALTH
 ME VOAD
 ME STATE MITIGATION PLAN – 2013
 ME EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
MASSACHUSETTS
 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FACEBOOK / TWITTER
 MASS HEALTH AND HUMAN SVC
 MA VOAD
 MA STATE MITIGATION PLAN – 2013
 MA EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
NEW HAMPSHIRE
 HS & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FACEBOOK / TWITTER
 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
 READY NEW HAMPSHIRE
 NH VOAD
 NH STATE MITIGATION PLAN – 2013
 NH EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
RHODE ISLAND
 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FACEBOOK / TWITTER
 RI DEPT OF HEALTH CENTER FOR PREPAREDNESS
 RI VOAD
 SERVE RI
 RI STATE MITIGATION PLAN – 2014
 RI EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
VERMONT
 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FACEBOOK / TWITTER
 VERMONT ALERT
 PUBLIC HEALTH
 VT VOAD
 VT STATE MITIGATION PLAN – 2013
 VT EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
HEALTH RISKS

2.
Weather Projections

3.
Winter Storm Juno
Winter Storm Juno will transform from a
clipper-type system, which brought a few
inches of snow to the Midwest Sunday, into
a major coastal storm late Monday into
Tuesday as it intensifies rapidly just off the
Atlantic coast.
The heaviest snowfall amounts from Juno
are expected from far eastern Pennsylvania
and New Jersey to New England.
Parts of eastern and southern New
England, including Boston, Providence,
Rhode Island, and Portland, Maine, have
the potential to see 2 feet of snow. Locally
more than 2 feet of snow may fall,
particularly in eastern Massachusetts. The
snow will be accompanied by blizzard or
near-blizzard conditions.
Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are
not out of the question during the peak of
the storm Monday night into
Tuesday. Thunder and lightning could also
accompany the heavy snow.
http://www.weather.com/storms/winter/news/winter-storm-juno-blizzard-boston-nyc-new-england

4.
Wind
Sustained winds will likely be 20 to 40 mph in a large area with
gusts up to 55 mph. Even higher winds are expected in eastern
Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's
Vineyard where gusts of 70+ mph are possible.
Hurricane force wind warnings are in effect for portions of the near
shore waters around Cape Cod and the nearby islands. Seas could
exceed 25 feet and winds could gust over 80 mph over water,
making this an extremely dangerous storm for mariners. Vessels
should remain in port.
Tuesday 12 a.m. Forecast
Tuesday 12 a.m. wind and snow forecast. Darker shades of blue
correspond to heavier snow.
Tuesday 6 a.m. Forecast
Tuesday 6 a.m. wind and snow forecast. Darker shades of blue
correspond to heavier snow.
Tuesday 12 p.m. Forecast
Tuesday 12 p.m. wind and snow forecast. Darker shades of blue
correspond to heavier snow.
Weather Channel – 26 JAN 2015

5.
Coastal Flooding Threats
Winds will pile up water from the Atlantic Ocean and result in
coastal flooding.
Storm surge flooding will generally be 2 to 4 feet from the Mid-
Atlantic to New England, with the highest values the farther north
you go along the coast. The worst flooding will be in the early
morning hours before sunrise on Tuesday.
Major coastal flooding is possible in Massachusetts. Chatham,
Revere, Winthrop Beach, Hull, Scituate and Sandwich will see the
biggest flood impacts. A coastal flood warning is in place.
Moderate coastal flooding is expected along the Connecticut,
Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island coasts.
Huge waves will likely lead to beach erosion, and freezing spray
from the crashing waves could lead to significant ice
accumulations on buildings and other objects along the
immediate shoreline in parts of New England.
These waves will also combine with the storm surge to worsen
structural damage along exposed east-facing coastlines, especially
in Massachusetts.
http://www.weather.com/storms/winter/news/winter-storm-juno-blizzard-boston-nyc-new-england

6.
Vermont – New Hampshire
• The Vermont Emergency Operations Center will
open at Partial Activation starting at noon today to
monitor the storm and assist towns that may need
resources. Staff from other pertinent state
agencies will be activated if needed.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for Rutland, Orange, and all
counties to the south for this afternoon
and tonight. There is also a Winter Weather
Advisory for Addison, Washington, Caledonia, and
Essex counties. Cold temperatures will also
continue.

7.
Southern New Hampshire and Maine

8.
Maine
https://www.facebook.com/NWSCaribou
• Blizzard warnings are now in effect from 4 am Tuesday through 4 am Wednesday for
the Down East region. Winter storm warnings are in effect for the remainder of the
area from late tonight/early Tuesday morning though 1 pm Wednesday.
• A coastal flood warning and storm warnings are now in effect from late tonight
through early Wednesday morning along the coast.
• The highest snowfall totals will be across Down East Maine where totals of 15 to 20
inches are expected with local amounts as high as 2 feet. There will be significant
blowing and drifting snow, so it will likely be nearly impossible in many areas to
measure the exact amount of snow that falls. This will be a very high impact storm,
especially across Down East Maine. The snowfall amounts will drop off to 8 to 14
inches across northern Maine from around Houlton north.
• The storm will gradually wind down during the day Wednesday with dry and
seasonably cold weather for Wed night and Thursday. Another storm may affect the
region Friday with more snow!

9.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
https://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston/photos/a.178319238929122.42608.122106561217057/751632308264476/?type=1&theater

10.
Connecticut
The storm has the potential to bring about 15 to 30
inches to areas of the state by Tuesday night into
Wednesday morning.
Blizzard warnings in effect for:
• Fairfield, CT
• Hartford, CT
• Litchfield, CT
• Middlesex, CT
• New Haven, CT
• New London, CT
• Tolland, CT
• Windham, CT
Coastal Flood Watch:
» Fairfield, CT
» Middlesex, CT
» New Haven, CT
» New London, CT
Gov. Dannel Malloy will activate the State
Emergency Operations Center in Hartford beginning
at 4 p.m. on Monday.
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Possible-Coastal-Storm-Could-Bring-Noreaster-289682371.html

11.
Safety Precautions

12.
Safety Preparations

13.
Hypothermia
Exposure
Frostbite
Exertion
Wind Shill
Orthopedic injuries
Heart Attack
Delays/ Inability to Evacuate
Access to care prohibitive
CO2 Poisoning
Burns
Chronic Disease Exasperation
Sanitation
Dehydration
Acute Respiratory Infections
Dehydration
Chronic Disease Exasperation
Communicable Diseases
Winter Storm
Environmental
Infrastructure
Socio-Economic
Extreme Cold
Temperatures
Ice
Structural damage
Loss of Transportation
Networks
Fire
Displacement
Loss of Shelter
Loss Utilities
Loss of Access
To Food/Water
Government Emergency Services Overwhelmed
Health Impacts From Winter Storm
Snow
Freezing Rain
High Winds
Services
Command and Control
Info - Communication
Coordination

14.
SAFETY – COLD EXPOSURES
INJURY CAUSE SYMPTOM PREVENTION
HYPOTHERMIA • Hypothermia occurs when heat loss is
greater than heat production. This can
occur suddenly, such as during partial
or total immersion in cold water, or
over hours or days, such as during
extended operations or survival
situations.
• Hypothermia may occur at
temperatures above freezing,
especially when a person’s skin or
clothing is wet.
• Vigorous shivering is typically present. Shivering
may decrease or cease as core temperature
continues to fall.
• Onset of hypothermia is typically associated with
the so-called “umbles”, the grumbles, mumbles,
stumbles and fumbles that increase as cold
affects muscle and nerve function.
• Symptoms of hypothermia consist of confusion,
sleepiness, slurred speech, shallow breathing,
weak pulse, low blood pressure, change in
behavior and/or poor control over body
movements/slow reactions.
The keys to preventing hypothermia are layering clothing and
staying dry. Remember the acronym COLD:
• Keep It Clean
• Avoid Overheating
• Wear it Loose and in Layers
• Keep it Dry
Layers can be removed as ambient tem
FROSTBITE • Exposure to below freezing
temperatures (<32°F) causing freezing
of skin, fingers, toes, ears and facial
parts.
• Exposure of skin to metal, super cold
fuel and POL (petroleum, oil,
lubricants), wind chill, and tight
clothing, particularly boots.
• Riding in open vehicles, exposure to
propeller/rotor-generated wind,
running or skiing, and altitude exposure
where there is little tree cover can all
contribute to greater windchill.
• Numbness in affected area.
• Tingling, blistered, swollen, or tender areas.
• Pale, yellowish, waxy-looking skin (grayish in
dark-skinned soldiers).
• Frozen tissue that feels wooden to the touch.
• Significant pain after rewarming
• Monitoring air temperature and wind speed and using the
windchill index is the only way to determine the relative
risk of frostbite.
• Use contact gloves to handle all equipment; never use bare
hands.
• Use approved gloves to handle all fuel and POL (petroleum,
oil, lubricants) products.
• Avoid cotton clothing, which holds perspiration in cold-
weather environments.
• Keep face and ears covered and dry.
• Keep socks clean and dry.
• Avoid tight socks and boots.
CHILBLAIN • Continuous or repeated exposure of
skin to cold/wet weather conditions at
temperatures below 50 °F for more
than 1-5 hours.
Chilblain lesions are swollen, tender, itchy and
painful.
With re-warming, the skin becomes swollen, red (or
darkening of the skin in dark-skinned soldiers) and
hot to the touch. An itching or burning sensation
may continue for several hours after exposure.
Early diagnosis of chilblains becomes evident when
symptoms do not resolve with re-warming.
• Use contact gloves to handle all equipment; never use bare
hands.
• Use approved gloves to handle all fuel and POL (petroleum,
oil, lubricants) products. In extreme cold environments, do
not remove clothing immediately after heavy exertion (PT);
wait until you are in a warmer location.
• Avoid cotton clothing, which holds perspiration, in cold-
weather environments.
IMMERSION FOOT
(TRENCH FOOT)
• Prolonged (>12 hrs) exposure of tissue,
especially the feet, to wet cold and
conditions at 32°F to 60°F. Inactivity
and damp socks and boots (or tightly
laced boots that impair circulation)
speed onset and sever
• Cold, numb feet that may progress to hot with
shooting pains.
• Swelling, redness, and bleeding may become
pale and blue.
• Accompanied by aches, increased pain
sensitivity and infection.
• Keep feet clean and dry; change wet or damp socks as soon
as possible.
• Wipe dry the inside of Vapor Barrier boots dry at least once
per day, or more often as feet sweat.
• Dry leather boots by stuffing with paper towel

15.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IS AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS GAS THAT CAN CAUSE
SUDDEN ILLNESS AND DEATH IF INHALED. When power outages occur during
emergencies such as hurricanes or winter storms, the use of alternative
sources of fuel or electricity for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause CO to
build up in a home, garage, or camper and to poison the people and animals
inside.
EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE DIE IN THE U. S. FROM ACCIDENTAL CO
POISONING. CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by
small gasoline engines, stoves, generators, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by
burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or
partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned
and can die from breathing CO.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE CO POISONING. Exposure to CO can cause loss of
consciousness and death. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are
headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO
poisoning before ever having symptoms.