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6 Survival Tips To Stay Safe In The Frigid Cold
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It’s really cold outside! Stay safe with these six tips:
1. Stock up
Have a week’s worth of food and safety supplies on hand to avoid having to leave the house. That includes drinking water, canned food, prescription drugs, salt to melt ice on roads and battery-powered lights and radio. Officials in some states, including Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois, are encouraging residents to stay indoors.
2. Wear layers
If you must go outside, know the right way to wear layers: The layer closest to your skin should be a wool or synthetic material — not cotton. Cotton does a bad job of moisture management. The next layer should be a warm layer that’s not cotton, like a sweater or fleece. After that, put on a coat, ideally one that is waterproof and insulated.
3. Watch for signs of frostbite
Depending on the temperature and wind chill, frostbite can set in within minutes. The first sign is a prickly or itchy sensation. Next, the skin will turn red, white, pale or grayish-yellow and start looking hard or waxy. Then comes numbness and blisters. If you get blisters, don’t pop them. Read thr full article on All Self Sustained
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