Health And Safety Tips To Deal With The Winter Chill

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Health And Safety Tips To Deal With The Winter Chill

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Dec 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM CST

Story Updated: Dec 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM CST

Frostbite is damage to body tissue caused by extreme cold. A wind chill of –20° Fahrenheit (F) could cause frostbite in just 15 minutes or less. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear tips or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected—Seek medical care Immediately!

Hypothermia is a condition that develops when the body temperature drops below 95°F. It is very deadly. Warning signs include uncontrollable shivering, disorientation, slurred speech and drowsiness. Seek medical care Immediately!

Overexertion is dangerous. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise such as shoveling snow or pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make an existing medical condition worse.

(Wisconsin Emergency Management)

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