It will go down below zero tonight _ one of the coldest nights in several year.
Here’s the state Department of Public Health’s tips for staying safe during The Big Chil of 2014l
Dress in layers. This helps keep you insulated and lets you take off or add more layers of clothing as needed.
• Cover your skin. Wear a hart, scarf and gloves.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Beverages with alcohol and caffeine actually make your body lose heat more quickly. Drink hot, sweetened beverages to help you stay warm.
• It you work outside, do your work during the warmest part of the day if possible. If you have to be outside, take frequent breaks in warm, dry shelters to let your body warm up.
• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Know how to recognize cold illness and when to get medical treatment right away.
• Make sure infants stay warm. Infants under one year old should not sleep in cold bedrooms because they lose body heat more easily and are unable to shiver to keep themselves warm. Keep them properly clothed and indoors in warm temperatures.
• Check on elderly neighbors and family members. People over the age of 65 often are less active and have lower metabolisms, making them lose body heat more quickly. Make sure that the temperature in their home is adequate to keep them warm.
• Use portable generators safely. Exhaust from portable generators and outdoor grills contain carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless and can kill you. Do not bring outdoor grilling devices inside the home for cooking or warmth Opening windows and doors, and operating fans is not sufficient to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide.