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Pack extra coats if need be as well.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared for the conditions: have a heated place you can go to if the cold is just too much.<\/li>\n<li>Wear waterproof boots that have good gripping.<\/li>\n<li>Wear thin gloves under mittens for extra warmth and protection.<\/li>\n<li>Bring warm food-soups, noodles, and hot drinks can all be packed in thermoses. \u00a0They&#8217;ll warm you up from the inside out and keep you cheerful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Avoid Frostbite<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together a guide of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/blog\/training\/frostbite-prevention-guide\">seven ways to avoid frostbite<\/a>. Please take a look, especially if you&#8217;re going to be going out and the temperatures are near or below freezing. It includes tips on how to best layer your clothing for cold temperatures.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs and Symptoms of Hypothermia<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Skin that is cold to the touch<\/li>\n<li>Shivering, then not shivering at all<\/li>\n<li>Drowsiness<\/li>\n<li>Weakness or clumsiness<\/li>\n<li>Moodiness or irritability<\/li>\n<li>Confusion, hallucinations, or delirium<\/li>\n<li>Reflexes are slow<\/li>\n<li>Seizure or coma<\/li>\n<li>Shallow breathing<\/li>\n<li>Irregular or slowed heartbeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to do if you or someone you&#8217;re with becomes hypothermic<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t stay out in the cold, get in a shelter if you can.<\/li>\n<li>Take off cold, wet clothing and wrap up in warm, dry blankets.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Put heat packs under the arms and on chest, neck, and groin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Sit down and tuck your knees into your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Do NOT apply direct heat to arms and legs since this can force cold blood back to the heart.<\/li>\n<li>Do NOT rub the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>More Guides for Staying Warm<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mentalfloss.com\/article\/60076\/12-toasty-tips-staying-warm-cold-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Tips for staying warm in cold weather<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcwashington.com\/weather\/stories\/20-Cold-Weather-Tips-to-Keep-You-Safe-and-Toasty-287810431.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Ways to stay warm and safe when it&#8217;s ridiculously cold<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is strongly advised not to go out into the elements when cold temperatures are severe, but if you must, here are some tips to help you stay warm. 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