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Take Precautions Against Extreme Cold

1/24/2019

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Dangerous wind chills are expected through the middle of next week
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants everyone to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures blanket the state. The National Weather Service is forecasting the coldest periods will begin late Thursday, January 24, and continue into Saturday morning, January 26. Wind chill readings of 25 to 40 below zero will be possible each night. Wind chills of 20 to 25 below zero will be possible nearly every night into the middle of next week.
“In the 2017-2018 winter season, 38 Wisconsin residents died from exposure to extreme cold,” said Chuck Warzecha, Deputy Administrator of the DHS Division of Public Health. “We want people to take every precaution to protect themselves, and we also urge them to check on family, friends, and neighbors to make sure they're safe too.”
To protect yourself and your family during extreme cold, follow these safety tips:
  • Stay inside. It’s the best place to be when temperatures are dangerously cold.
  • Stock a home emergency kit. Your home kit should include items such as food and water, cell phone and charger(link is external), flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, important medications, a weather radio, and a change of clothes.
  • Dress in layers. If you have to venture out, dress in several loose-fitting layers. Wear a hat, mittens, and snow boots. Use a scarf to cover your nose, mouth, and face.
  • Know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia. Warning signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, and slurred speech. Call 911 if someone is exposed to cold temperatures and you see these symptoms.
  • Check on your friends, family, and neighbors. The elderly, babies in cold bedrooms, people who are frequently outside (e.g., the homeless, hunters), and people who drink alcohol or use drugs are more likely to be harmed from the cold.
  • Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors. All homes and duplexes in Wisconsin are required to have properly working detectors on every level, including the basement, but not the attic or storage areas. Detectors can be purchased at most hardware stores.
  • Never run a gasoline or propane heater or a grill (gas or charcoal) inside your home or garage. Any heating system that burns fuel produces carbon monoxide. Use a battery-powered detector where you have fuel-burning devices but no electric outlets, such as in tents, cabins, and RVs.
  • Run generators at a safe distance (at least 20 feet) from the home. Never run a generator in the home or garage, or right next to windows or doors, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Winterize your car. Just as you have a home emergency kit, you need one for your car too. Pack items such as blankets, snacks and water, a shovel, jumper cables, and sand. Keep your gas tank at least half-full.
  • Limit outdoor time for pets. Extreme cold is dangerous for animals too.
Residents in need of shelter, heating assistance, or warm clothing can call 211 for resources available where they live.

Winter Weather Health and Safety TipsWinter in Wisconsin can be fun and exciting, but sometimes the conditions can become dangerous. Winter storms can sweep through bringing high winds, large amounts of accumulating and drifting snow, ice, and extreme cold temperatures.  Being prepared ahead of a storm will help you get through it safely.
More Information on winter weather safety:
  • Extreme Cold (Hypothermia)
  • Carbon Monoxide Exposure
  • Winter Activity Safety Tips for Parents
  • Winter Safety Measures for Health Care Providers
  • Wisconsin Winter Weather Toolkit (PDF, 2.4 MB) - general information and guidance for local health departments
Assemble an emergency supply kit.Assembling an emergency supply kit(link is external) both at home and in your car during winter can save your life if there is a severe winter storm or extreme cold. 
Check on your neighbors.Isolated or elderly individuals can be unaware of rapidly changing weather conditions and may not be able to sense and respond to low temperatures during winter.
Protect yourself from extreme cold.Protect yourself by wearing loose layers of clothing underneath a wind and weather resistant coat. Look for symptoms of hypothermia including shivering, exhaustion, confusion, and slurred speech.

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