Winter Clothing
This body part gets cold faster than the rest of your body and should always be covered when outside in the cold.
Your hands
True or False: You should put your hands in your pockets while walking on ice to keep them extra warm
False — keep arms out for balance
What items should you keep in your car in case of emergency?
Blanket, flashlight, food, water
This skin injury can occur when body parts are exposed to freezing temperatures, causing numbness, blisters or swelling
Frostbite
True or False: If your heat is not working well, you can use a stove, oven or other appliance to heat your home
False, this is dangerous
What is better: cotton or wool for keeping warm?
Wool
How should you walk if the sidewalk is slippery?
Walk slowly and take small steps or Penguin walk
If you must drive, how should you prepare your car for snowy weather?
1. Winter or snow tires
2. Make sure gas is full
3. Change oil and antifreeze
4. Inspect your battery
What color can your skin turn if you have frostbite?
White, red or gray
Why should you check that your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly in your home?
Winter storms can increase the risk of fires or CO buildup.
What is the first sign that your body is losing heat?
Shivering
Where should you look while walking outside in snowy weather?
Look up - Be careful about what you walk under. Injuries also can result from falling snow/ice as it blows, melts, or breaks away from awnings, buildings, etc.
Look ahead - Instead of looking down, look up and see where your feet will move next to anticipate ice or an uneven surface
What should you do if you're driving and your car slides on ice?
Steer gently and don’t brake hard
Name one symptom of hypothermia.
Shivering, confusion, tiredness, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness.
Who should you call if you do not have working heat or hot water in your home?
311 and/or building management
What can happen if your clothes get wet in the cold?
You get colder faster and risk hypothermia
How thick should ice be to be safe to walk on?
At least 4 inches
True or False: If you are behind a snowplow, you should carefully attempt to pass it, so you are not stuck behind it.
False
Remember that the road ahead of the plow is usually snow-covered.
What should you do if you or someone has frostbite or hypothermia?
Go inside, warm them up slowly (no high heat), call for help
What protocols should you take when using a space heater in your home?
1. Keep them plugged directly into the wall
2. Keep away from anything that can burn