With temperatures reaching record lows, in the single digits and wind chills close to zero, bundling up may not be enough this week. There are extra safety precautions to take when the mercury drops exceptionally low. The Red Cross offers some of the following tips for staying safe in the cold.
Wear Mittens instead of gloves, they keep your hands warmer.
Make sure you wear a hat that covers your ears
Dress in several thin layers.
Get indoors if you notice any of the signs of hypothermia; confusion, dizziness, memory loss,
drowsiness, exhaustion, severe shivering, and slurred speech.
Do the same if you notice the signs of frostbite; gray, white, or yellow skin discoloration,
numbness, or a waxy feeling to your skin.
Get out of wet clothes immediately and warm the core body temperature with a blanket.
Drink warm fluids like hot cider or soup while avoiding caffeine or alcohol.
Follow your doctor’s order regarding any strenuous exercise outside if you have cardiac
problems or high blood pressure.
The best thing you can do in cold weather is to use common sense. Don’t go out unless you really have to, and if you do go out make sure to bundle up!
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