cryingbluerain Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 What to do, just in case you didn't know.. http://twitter.com/D...135594165084160 During Winter Storms and Extreme Cold - Stay indoors during the storm. - Walk carefully on snow, icy, walkways. - Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a hear attack--a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside. - Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly. - Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately. - Watch for signs of hypothermia. These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms of hypothermia are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove wet clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help as soon as possible. - Drive only if its absolutely necessary. If you must drive: travel in the day; don't travel alone; keep others informed of your schedule; stay on main roads and avoid back road shortcuts. - Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive. If your car gets stuck along the way, help can be sent along your predetermined route. - If the pipes freeze, remove any insulation or layers of newspapers and wrap pipes in rags. Completely open all faucets and pour hot water over the pipes, starting where they were most exposed to the cold (or where the cold was most likely to penetrate). - Maintain ventilation when using kerosene heaters to avoid build-up of toxic fumes. Refuel kerosene heaters outside and keep them at least three feet from flammable objects. - Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms. - If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower 55%. Quote
joe (Liverpool) Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Is this for real or just a wind up? Quote
cryingbluerain Posted January 25, 2013 Author Posted January 25, 2013 Is this for real or just a wind up? It is from the DHS Official Twitter Account: Tips for what to do during #winter storms and extreme cold #weather from @Readydotgov: pic.twitter.com/Spp8iNgJ— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 23, 2013 Quote
chillumpuffer Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Is this for real or just a wind up? I see DHS went to the school of the bleeding obvious Quote
chillumpuffer Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. eeeemmmmm sounds like a typical city centre night out Quote
jb126 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 They forgot about providing shelter for pets that normally stay outdoors. Quote
jb126 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 eeeemmmmm sounds like a typical city centre night out HA! Quote
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