Cold Weather Safety Tips
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Friend,
Winter weather is coming to South Carolina! Cold
temperatures below freezing are in our forecast. Be sure to
know what to do when cold weather strikes!
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Check out this Easy
Read Cold Weather Safety tool
Stay indoors when possible:
· Dress
in layers of loose-fitting, warm, protective clothing.
· Stay
updated on your local weather by listening to television or
radio news.
· Keep
your pets inside.
· All
other animals should be sheltered and supplied with fresh,
non-frozen water.
· Remember
to eat regular, nutritious meals.
· Stay
hydrated by drinking water as well as warm broths and juices.
Caffeinated drinks and alcohol should be avoided as they cause
dehydration.
If
you go outdoors:
· Again,
dress in layered, loose-fitting clothing; add a pair of gloves
or mittens as well as a hat. Your outer layer of clothing
should be water-repellent.
· Wear a
scarf or muffler over your mouth to protect your lungs from the
cold air.
· Avoid
spending long periods of time outside as that may increase your
chance of developing hypothermia or frostbite.
· Stay
dry while outdoors. If your clothing or any part of your body
becomes wet, it is time to head indoors to warm up and change
clothing.
· If you
must work outside, avoid overexertion as this can be dangerous
in extreme temperatures.
· Take
great care when walking on snowy, icy sidewalks.
· Avoid
walking to your destination; use public transportation or
request-a-ride apps if you do not drive.
Learn
more: Red
Cross, How to Prepare for Winter Emergencies
National
Weather Service, Cold Weather Safety
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720 Gracern Road Suite
106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210
803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org
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