Faced with the extreme cold that will hit the province, Quebecers must protect themselves to avoid frostbite and other diseases caused by low temperatures. Here are some tips.
If you have to leave the house, you have to think of several things:
– Dress warmly with several layers of clothing, the top layer must be waterproof and windproof;
– Cover your head, ears, nose, neck and hands with tuque, scarf and gloves;
– Don’t forget to wear warm non-slip boots;
– To keep the cold from getting the better of you, you need to keep moving;
– Change wet clothes quickly;
– Have a charged and working cell phone, plenty of water bottles, food and blankets, a shovel, snow brush, grip plates, and an adequate supply of medication (if needed) in case of car breakdown.
How do I make sure it stays warm at home?
– Heat the home as usual, maintaining an ambient temperature of at least 19°C;
– Seal doors and windows to prevent cold from entering the house;
– Ventilate the room if you use a wood stove or an additional heater;
– Install everything generator outside the house or an inhabited building in the event of a breakdown.
Here are the various conditions caused by the cold
– wind burns;
– frostbite;
– Hypothermia.
To know how to manage your inclinations, just consult the https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/your-health/environment/extreme-cold.html#a4
-With information from Santé Québec and Health Canada
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