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 | DRESS FOR COLD WEATHER Dress properly - Leave as little skin exposed as possible! • Wear multiple, loose fitting layers - allows room for more body heat to be trapped. • Wear a hat – Most body heat is lost through the top of your head. • Cover mouth and nose with a scarf – Breathing cold air is hard on your lungs. • Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves. • Wear boots and keep feet dry – wear warm socks and change often. | |
 | FIVE WARNING SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA The five main warning signs of hypothermia can often be hard to
pinpoint as symptoms. If you're planning on spending extended periods of time
outside in extremely cold temperatures, try to take breaks indoors to warm up
and keep your clothes as dry as possible to retain body heat. ·
Confusion ·
Shivering ·
Difficulty Speaking ·
Sleepiness ·
Stiff Muscles | |
 | ICE THICKNESS SAFETY Ice fishing is one of the most popular winter activities in Minnesota, but it's important to remember that ice is never 100% safe. According to the MN DNR, five ice-related fatalities are reported in the state each season. Always keep an eye on children while on the lake and check ice thickness every 150 feet. | |
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