5 tips to help you survive this brutally cold weather
With wind chill temperatures below zero for much of New York, health officials are warning residents to be on guard for dangerous conditions.
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Jan 29, 2021, 6:11 PM
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5h agoWith wind chill temperatures
below zero for much of New York, health officials are warning residents to
be on guard for dangerous conditions.
And while everyone knows that
winter is supposed to be cold, these type of temperatures can be a real shock
to the system, especially for the elderly and children.
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Here are some tips to help you make it through this brutally cold weather:
1. Officials warn that if you
have to be outside for any prolonged period of time, be smart by dressing
properly with layers and keep skin covered with hats, gloves
and scarfs.
2. This kind of cold can lead
to frostbite. Look for red and painful or pale skin,
and stay alert for hypothermia with signs of intense shivering or dizziness.
3. If you use an electric
space heater to stay warm at home, plug it directly into the wall, do not use
an extension cords. Remember, improper use of
portable heating equipment can lead to fire or dangerous levels of carbon
monoxide.
4. You might want to open
your faucets to a steady drip so pipes do not freeze. Experts say moving water
can't freeze. So if you have the faucets and shower
running it's less likely the pipes will freeze.
5. Doctors say this type of
cold can really put a strain on your heart. People tend to only talk about that
when it comes to shoveling snow, but it's just something to keep in mind if you
are doing any strenuous activity outside over the next few days.
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