Emergency health
Shivering and confusion are two key symptoms that indicate a person may be suffering from this.
Hypothermia.
True or false: if you witness someone falling through ice, you should attempt to rescue them yourself.
False.
This is an accessory that you should have to increase your visibility to drivers in the dark winter.
Reflective accessory.
Sam wears a cotton hoodie in cold rain and ends up soaked and chilled. What clothing choice or technique would have helped?
Moisture-wicking base layer / avoid cotton
This symptom is often the first sign of frostbite, before the skin becomes pale, cold, or hard.
Pain, tingle and numbness.
The first thing you should do if you see someone fall through the ice.
Call 911.
This is the primary tip that Translink give to riders during winter.
Assume there may be longer waits and slower service. Allow extra time for travel.
Jonah walks on icy sidewalks and avoids his usual sneakers. Instead, he picks footwear that helps prevent slipping. What kind of shoes is he choosing?
Non-slip winter boots
This is the essential step that must be taken before beginning to warm the affected body area.
Removing wet or restrictive clothing.
If you fall through the ice, what action should you do to evenly distribute your weight as you move away from the hole?
Roll away like a log.
SkyTrain Attendants are positioned at the front of trains during heavy snow to manually assist with this safety function of the SkyTrain.
Brakes.
Sam’s fingers get numb quickly when outside, even with gloves. What might keep them warmer?
Mittens.
If you are unsuccessful in pulling yourself out of the water, the advice is to hang onto the ice and continue to do this.
Keep yelling until help comes.
When a bus driver cannot pull into a stop due to weather, where will they stop?
In an area safe and nearby the bus stop, where it is accessible.