Act quickly and seek immediate medical attention. With the many outdoor activities available in this area, cold injuries are very possible. The only sure-fire way to avoid cold injuries is to lock the doors, shut the windows, turn up the heat and stay inside. For those who are more adventurous, a trip out into the Winter Wonderland can be safe with the proper precautions. If you have any questions, call Public Health at 256-4986.
Thermometers measure only the cold.
Don't forget that the effects on your body are compounded by the wind. The combined effect of winter cold and wind speed is called wind chill. The dangerous effects of wind chill rise as the temperature drops and the wind increases. This can lead to frostbite or hypothermia. Take the person's body temperature.