With much of Northwest Indiana experiencing record-setting cold temperatures this week, it is vital for people to take necessary precautions to avoid getting hypothermia or frostbite.
Currently, individuals are advised to remain indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to venture out into the elements.
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With extremely cold temperatures and frigid wind chills expected to continue in the coming weeks, the Center for Disease Control is warning people to take necessary precautions to avoid getting hypothermia or frostbite.
Before going outside, make sure you’re sufficiently dressed for the weather. Your fingers, toes, ears, cheeks, chin and nose should all be thoroughly protected, as these are the areas most vulnerable to frostbite. Continue reading
Old Man Winter is making himself right at in the Kankakee Valley. A wind chill advisory is in effect for Starke, LaPorte, Pulaski, Fulton, Marshall and Kosciusko Counties from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
With wind chills dipping well below zero for the next couple of days, protect yourself against the effects of hypothermia.
Your body temperature drops after prolonged exposure to the cold which causes abnormal activity of the heart, nervous system and other organs, according to information released by the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of mild hypothermia include: shivering, dizziness, hunger, nausea, trouble speaking, slight confusion, fatigue, and increased heart rate
Cold weather presents another problem. Hypothermia. A person is in a hypothermia state if their temperature drops below 95 degrees. Shivering and mental confusion are signs of hypothermia.
