Cold Weather Tips from Carroll County Emergency Management

The Carroll County Office of Public Safety, Support Services, Emergency Management encourages people to follow these safety tips when temperatures are extremely cold:

• Minimize outside activities, particularly among the elderly and very young. Remember to consider your pets.
• Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, rather than a single layer of heavy clothing. Wear a hat and mittens to stay warmer.
• Be careful of frostbite. If a part of the body loses feeling and the skin feels waxy or looks white or grey, warm gently and seek medical help.
• Watch out for hypothermia. Shivering, memory loss, confusion, slurred speech, and drowsiness are all warning signs. Seek medical attention for signs of hypothermia.

For more safety tips, refer to the Citizen’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness, available online or contact the Emergency Management staff at 410-386-2296.