With winter right around the corner, there are some safety tips you should follow for the cold months ahead.
Children should wear:
*thermal long johns
*One or two shirts
*pants
*coat
*snow suits when playing in the snow
*warm socks
*boots
*gloves or mittens
*hat
Parents should also know the signs of hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to cold. It often happens when a child is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather without wearing proper clothing. As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become clumsy. Their speech may also become slurred. If you think you child may have hypothermia call 911 immediately.
When taking your children out sled riding be sure to supervise them and keep them away from motor vehicles, trees and fences. Also make sure they sit in their sleds feet first or sitting up.
Even though it’s not summer, still make sure you apply sunscreen when it’s really sunny out because the sun rays will still cause sunburn. Also make sure you stay hydrated after being out in the cold weather.
Teenagers and adults make sure you pay extra attention driving in the winter time. At this time deer are out running around everywhere and always be alert for them. Also when it starts to snow and sleet the roads will become very slippy. So drive slower then normal and leave for your destination a little bit early so you are not in a rush and you won’t have to drive fast.
These are just a few safety tips for the winter months ahead. Hope you enjoy!
Until next time,
2010 Huntingdon County Fair Queen
Marra A. Aurand
