Most of the country continues to get hit with an arctic blast. The temperatures have hit record lows in places that do not normally experience them. So, what do you do when Jack Frost comes nipping at your nose?
If you are going outdoors, dress in a lot of layers and make sure your head is covered by a hat or hood. That will prevent you from losing a lot of your body heat. Also, cover your face with a mask or scarf. It only takes a very few minutes for frostbite to begin when the temperature is very cold.
To stay warm while indoors, also dress in many layers. To help maintain your body temperature, eat warm foods like soup or stews and drink plenty of warm liquids. Taking a long hot bath with help keep you warm as well. Avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages. Although they will make you feel warm, alcohol actually lowers your body temperature which can be very dangerous.
Open your curtains and blinds during the daytime hours to allow the sun to warm the room and close them at night to prevent heat loss. Also, run your ceiling fans in reverse. This will help push the heat downward. Block any door drafts with a rug or rolled up towel. To keep your water pipes from freezing either open the faucets to a steady drip or leave the cupboard doors open.
If you have a working fireplace, make sure to keep the damper open. This will prevent soot and carbon monoxide from coming back into the room instead of going out the chimney. Also, if you are using a space heater, make sure the cord is not frayed and it is properly vented. Never put your space heater near anything flammable like drapes, furniture, etc. And, do not attempt to dry your clothing by placing it over a space heater. If you are using a gas generator, it too must be properly vented. If these items are not properly vented, you could be exposed to deadly carbon monoxide gas. Never heat your home with an open stove, charcoal or gas barbeque or wood grill. They cannot be vented properly and give off carbon monoxide gas. Also, do not leave lighted candles unattended.
Do not forget to bring your pets indoors during the arctic blast. They can easily get frostbite especially on their paws in very cold temperatures.
Author Resource:
Karen Campese is the Co-founder and CEO of Cars4Charities, a not for profit car donation center. They have over 1,000 respected charities that you can donate car to. When you donate your car , you get a tax deduction and help a good cause.
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