Loose clothes trap more warm air around the body. Keep clothes dry. Change them if they become damp. Wear a cap or hat. Drink adequate water.
Dehydration increases the potential for hypothermia.
At night, hot water bottles, heating pads and electric blankets will keep your bed warm. All warnings should be read closely before use. Austin Energy line crews are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to address power outage problems should they occur. Tree limbs coming into contact with electrical equipment are the largest cause of outages during winter weather. This is why Austin Energy has an aggressive tree-trimming program.