{"id":16714,"date":"2026-02-03T11:50:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=16714"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:50:48","slug":"frostbite-hypothermia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/frostbite-hypothermia\/","title":{"rendered":"Frostbite & Hypothermia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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East Windsor Ambulance<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0warns You With the current cold and anticipated dangerous cold upon us, please see the following information on cold weather emergencies with facts and guidance from the <\/span>National Weather Service (NWS)<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> #EWAA<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you or someone you care about must venture outdoors during extreme cold this winter, dress in layers. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.<\/div>\n
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Try to seek shelter from the wind as much as possible while outside. Once inside again, change into dry clothing immediately if you are wet. Watch for frostbite and hypothermia, and take immediate action upon the first detection of either.<\/div>\n
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\u2013Watch for Frostbite<\/strong><\/div>\n
Frostbite can happen in minutes, especially on the extremities such as fingers, toes, nose and ears, but can affect any area of exposed skin. If you suspect frostbite, immediately move inside to a heated location and begin warming the affected areas using warm water or body heat. Do not use hot water or radiant heat such as a fireplace since affected areas can be easily burned. Seek medical attention for severe frostbite.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Frostbite happens when the body’s survival mechanisms kick in during extremely cold weather. To protect the vital inner organs, the body cuts circulation to your extremities: feet, hands, nose, etc., which eventually freeze. To avoid frostbite, stay inside during severe cold, especially when the windchill is -50\u00b0F or below.<\/div>\n
If you must go out, try to cover every part of your body: ears, nose, toes and fingers, etc. Mittens are better than gloves. Keep your skin dry. Stay out of the wind when possible. Drink plenty of fluids since hydration increases the blood’s volume, which helps prevent frostbite.Avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, preventing warming of your extremities. Alcohol reduces shivering, which helps keep you warm. Cigarettes restrict the blood flow to your hands.<\/div>\n
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Below are indicators of frostbite, From CDC<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Signs & Symptoms of Frostbite<\/strong><\/div>\n
– Redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign of frostbite.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Other signs include:<\/div>\n
-a white or grayish-yellow skin area<\/div>\n
-skin that feels unusually firm or waxy<\/div>\n
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