With our second arctic blast moving through our nation this week it is never too late to prepare for the possibility of severe winter weather.
Family Medical Walk-In Clinic wants to provide some winter weather safety tips for you and your family to stick by during the winter season.
Tips on What to Wear for Outdoor Safety:
- Dress infants and children warmly for any outdoor activities (Tip: Dress them in one more layer than an adult would wear in the same conditions).
- Wear loose, lightweight, warm clothing in several layers
- Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent and hooded.
- Always wear a hat or cap on your head (FYI: Half of your body heat could be lost if your head is not covered up).
- Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs
- Wear mittens, instead of gloves. Your fingers are more likely to stay warm when they are all touching.
Physical Exertion during Winter Conditions:
To avoid putting an extra strain on your heart, follow these guidelines:
- Stay/dress warm and slow down when working outdoors
- Take frequent rests
- If you experience chest pains, STOP and seek help immediately
Safe Sledding:
Parents please be aware of these safety tips before heading outdoors to play with your children:
- Children should never use streets or roads for sledding
- Children should only by allowed to sled during daytime hours
- Do NOT sled on ice
- Do NOT sled on any path that would allow you to become airborne
- Never sled alone
- Stay out of the path of other sledders
Sources:
http://www.semo.state.ny.us/info/publicsafety/winter_safety_tips.cfm
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