WIC-Washington County Health Department

02/04/2026

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01/27/2026

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

🥶❄️ Dangerously Cold Temperatures Ahead

Washington County is expected to experience dangerously cold temperatures over the next several days. Extreme cold can be life-threatening if proper precautions aren’t taken, even with short periods of outdoor exposure.

Limit Cold Exposure
🔷 Stay indoors as much as possible
🔷 Dress in layers, including a hat, gloves, and a face covering
🔷 Limit time outside and take frequent warm-up breaks
🔷 Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia
🔷 Check on older adults, neighbors, and those without adequate heat
🔷 Bring pets indoors and protect livestock

Snow Shoveling Safety
🔷 Shovel only if necessary and take frequent breaks
🔷 Push snow when possible and avoid lifting heavy loads
🔷 Lift small amounts using your legs, not your back
🔷 Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol before or during shoveling
🔷 Stop immediately if you feel chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath

❗ Extreme cold increases the risk of injury and medical emergencies. Please take this weather seriously and put safety first.

The Washington County Office of Emergency Management urges residents to plan ahead, stay warm, and look out for one another.

01/26/2026

The Governor's closing of all state offices due to inclement weather means that Washington County Health Department buildings - including the WIC office - are closed Monday, Jan. 26.

01/20/2026

Learn about WIC services in Maryland here: https://bit.ly/45hJkf4

01/19/2026

01/02/2026

12/18/2025

Did you know good hand washing is your child's first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses? 🫧 It helps protect them from everything from the common cold and the flu to more serious infections.

Learn more about why handwashing is important for your child’s health: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hand-washing.html

¿Sabía que lavarse bien las manos es la primera línea de defensa de su hijo(a) frente a muchas enfermedades? 🫧 Ayuda a protegerlos de todo: desde resfríos y gripe hasta infecciones más serias.

Conozca más sobre la importancia del lavado de manos para la salud infantil: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hand-washing.html

12/09/2025