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Tips for Coping with Winter’s Chill

 
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Prepare a Winter Survival Kit

Be prepared for winter’s wrath by assembling a survival kit for your home. Stock up on canned and dried foods, like canned tuna, salmon or sardines, peanut butter, soups, crackers, cereals, pasta, beans and fruits. When winter storms or a bitter cold snap are in the forecast, be certain that you have an adequate supply of the prescribed medications either you or a family member must take daily. In advance of extreme weather, stock up on bottled water or fill clean containers with water. Allow at least one gallon of water per person each day.

Sources:

CDC: Extreme Cold A Preventative Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

Mayo Clinic: Hypothermia

Medline Plus: Frostbite

CDC: Carbon Monoxide Poising

Article by Maryann Gromisch

Photo: Getty Images

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