Looks like old man winter, is casting his ownership of the weather, and using artic winds, and snow storms to remind us that, this is indeed the winter season.
Wintertime brings with it snowboarding, skiing, snowball fights and sledging.
It also brings with it death to elders, babies, both inside and outside the house.
Wintertime is far worst then summertime, because in the summer the sun burns and makes you react. You must act, in order for the burning sensation to stop.
However extreme cold takes away your will to survive!!!
Only 4 degrees separates us from life and death.
Cold weather is an adversary that can be dangerous. Every time you venture into the cold, you are pitting yourself against the elements. With a little knowledge of the environment, proper plans, and appropriate equipment, you can overcome the elements. Remember, winter weather is highly variable. Prepare yourself to adapt to blizzard conditions even during sunny and clear weather.
Cold is a far greater threat than it appears. It decreases your ability to think and weakens your will to do anything except to get warm. Cold is an insidious enemy; as it numbs the mind and body, it subdues the will to survive.
The human body is normally at 98.6 degrees at 94 degrees your body freezes and dies. So maintaining warmth in a cold environment is critical. The majority of body heat is lost threw the skull. A winter cap is just as important as your winter jacket.
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold—either due to a power failure or because the heating system isn't adequate for the weather. When people must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems. Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk, but anyone can be affected. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should know how to prevent cold-related health problems and what to do if a cold-weather health emergency arises.
Plan Ahead.
Prepare for extremely cold weather every winter—it’s always a possibility. There are steps you can take in advance for greater wintertime safety in your home and in your car.
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