Be Ready for Cold Weather

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

Be prepared before the snow falls.

If you live in the Midwest, then you understand that the weather can change quickly.  The temperatures can fluctuate drastically from day to day.  One day the temperatures are in the 50’s and the next day a winter storm is headed our way.  Here are a few tips from the American Red Cross to protect yourself from the cold weather.

• Wear layered clothing, mittens or gloves, and a hat. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.  Mittens or gloves and a hat will prevent the loss of body heat.
• Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from severely cold air. Avoid taking deep breaths; minimize talking.
• Watch for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
• Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.
• Stretch before you go out. If you go out to shovel snow, do a few stretching exercises to warm up your body.
• Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling heavy snow, pushing a vehicle, or walking in deep snow.
• Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks. Slips and falls occur frequently in winter weather.

SERVPRO of Downers Grove / Oak Brook wants to help keep you safe in the event of a winter storm.