Extreme Cold

• Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing
• Wear mittens instead of gloves
• Wear water-repellent clothing
• Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs
• Wear a hat
• Make sure small children, infants and the elderly stay warm. They are much more vulnerable to the cold weather.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages
• Where possible, try and keep one room in your home heated to 21 degrees Celsius (70 Fahrenheit).
• Eat high energy foods and drink warm beverages.
• Beware of over-exertion; shovelling snow or pushing disabled cars can be very demanding, and should only be done by individuals in good health.

Extreme Cold Advisory

• During the colder months of the year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issues Extreme Cold Advisories when winter temperatures become dangerous. Advisories will be posted along with precautionary information at the Health Unit Website.