Conditions
Knowing these help identify Hypothermia
Body temperature drops to an unsafe level (below 95 degrees).
Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech or drowsiness.
Bonus: Do this to prevent cold air flow.
Sealing the doors and airways.
Monitor weather reports and official TV, radio and county emergency services channels.
Bonus: Phone number like 911 but for lesser emegencies
2-1-1. Provided by United Way Fresno and Madera Counties. 24/7.
Bonus: Ways to inspect the generator.
Any type of generator or device works almost like a car, or battery. It has hoses for combustion or wiring. Inspect vents, structure, hoses, residue, wiring, connections, buttons, and odor.
This helps with Hypothermia and needs to be done when calling 911
Get to a warm place and warm the center of the body first. Stay dry and wrap up in warm blankets. Drink warm liquids.
If you see someone suffering from it, call 911 and begin procedure of doing the mentioned 3 bullet points.
To do this with pets during cold.
If you have pets, bring them indoors and do not leave them outside overnight.
Check on this before high winds.
When high winds are expected, remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures. Check for loose roofing materials.
To do with devices before the disaster.
Keep phones and backup batteries fully charged, and have access to a battery-powered radio for news.
Do not use a gas stove/oven to heat your home. Don’t use a grill inside for cooking food.
Knowing these help identify Frostbite.
Occurs when skin becomes so cold, blood vessels contract, reducing blood flow and oxygen to affected body parts.
Look out for numbness and loss of color around the face, fingers and toes. Also look for white or grayish-yellow-looking skin, or firm or waxy skin.
Do this to stay warm during cold season if no heater.
During peak cold times, if you do not have a heater in your home, visit indoor public facilities such as senior and community centers, shopping malls and libraries.
Do this at all times and regardless of danger or season.
Secure outdoor objects. They may fall anytime.
To create this before disaster.
Create a personal disaster plan with family and caregivers.
How far to use generator and where.
Only use a generator outside, at least 20 feet from doors and windows.
Get to a warm place and soak the affected part or entire body in very warm but not hot water. You can also use body heat.
When in doubt, seek medical attention.
Help Others at Risk: Offer to help those in your neighborhood with limited access to heat, such as seniors or those who are ill. Check on them frequently. Watch for symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia, and begin treatment right away.
This can be caused by the high winds.
High winds can cause power outages.
Do this when noticing down lines or any danger.
Report downed power lines to 9-1-1 and your utility company. Keep people and pets away. Don’t drive over downed power lines.
In this condition, dont use generator.
Do not use generators in wet conditions.
General considerations for illness free winter.
Respiratory Illnesses increase during cold weather
Normal immune responses become inhibited in colder temperatures, making an infection more likely to occur.
Large indoor gatherings without sufficient airflow, prevents proper particle dispersion.
The key types of clothing.
Wear layers of warm clothing and protect your extremities by wearing gloves, scarves, socks and a hat.
Do this to prepare for the high winds.
Have enough water and food that does not need refrigeration for every member of your household. Fully charge backup batteries, prepare to keep medicines cold and medical devices charged, and have access to a battery-powered radio for news.
To be sure that youll be safe when the power goes of, do this. Hint: Its a program.
If you use electric medical and assistive devices, be sure to enroll in a medical baseline program to ensure you’re safe if the power goes off.
Describe the Monoxide.
Poisonous, odorless and tasteless gas.