Surviving The Extreme Cold!
With feel like temperatures at or below minus -20 degrees. Here are some tips on preventing you and your family from freezing!
– Minimize travel.
– Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold.
– Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel.
– Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc.
– Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts.
– Check on the elderly.
– Bring pets inside. This we can not express enough, if you are cold and freezing, so is your pet!
How Should I Dress?
– Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, and a hat.
– Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
– Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
– Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
– Watch for signs of Hypothermia
