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by Lisa Cunningham, Director of Communications
As if the recent “Snowpocalypse” wasn’t enough, most of the North and Southeastern United States is gearing up for more winter weather.
But while icy roads pose their own unique set of dangers, failing to dress properly for the extreme cold introduces another set of hazards, among them hypothermia.
What is hypothermia?
Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature, which occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can be produced. When this happens, the brain is affected, rendering the victim pretty much helpless.
The normal human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below 95 degrees. Severe hypothermia sets in when body temperature drops below 93 degrees.
Preventing hypothermia
The best way to prevent hypothermia is to stay indoors in extremely cold temperatures. But if you must head outside, your best defense is to dress in layers. Always wear a hat, as body heat escapes through the head. A hat helps to retain body heat. In addition, children and adults should wear the following:
Symptoms of hypothermia
Shivering is the first sign that the body is losing heat. Head indoors immediately! The following symptoms are also signs of hypothermia:
If you know someone who is experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention right away! This is the only way to prevent brain injury, heart attack, or death.
Whatever you do, do not attempt to raise the body temperature of someone who you suspect is suffering from hypothermia. Placing the person in hot water or wrapping them in an electric blanket could cause their body temperature to rise too fast, causing cardiac arrest.
Instead, move the person indoors. Remove wet clothing and replace with warm, dry clothes. Then, simply wrap him or her in a warm blanket and patiently wait for medical help to arrive.
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by Lisa Cunningham, Director of Communications
The recent snow and ice storm in Atlanta shut down several interstates and made many side streets impassable. It also created a field day for scammers posing as locksmiths.
Last week, we at Pop-a-Lock Atlanta were answering calls from motorists who were either stuck in the snow and ice or locked out of their cars. One caller in particular said she had locked her keys inside her car and a locksmith quoted her $300 to open it – this is 4 to 5 times more than what we would have charged.
Unfortunately, locksmith scams are all too popular, especially during inclement weather, when stranded and frightened motorists, not knowing what else to do, are more likely to pay outrageous fees to get into their vehicles.
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And if you ever need a reputable, nationally-recognized locksmith that is also the most recommended by law enforcement, contact us at 770-339-1616. Our dispatchers are available 24/7, 365 days a year to take your call.
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by Lisa Cunningham, Director of Communications
As Atlanta and North Georgia gear up for the second winter storm of the season, lines are forming at grocery stores throughout the region and milk, bread, and eggs are flying off the shelves.
Have you ever wondered why people stockpile those three items before a severe storm? We do, too, especially since there are a number of other things you need to make sure you have in your home before a winter storm hits.
Here is our winter storm safety checklist. It contains everything you’ll need during a severe storm when two threats — busted pipes and power outages – are at their highest.
Make sure you have a week’s supply of food and water on hand
These items may include:
What if the power goes out?
When ice, freezing rain, and even high winds batter power lines, the possibility of a power outage is very real. Follow these tips to keep your home warm in the event his happens:
First, have an alternate heating source in your home. If you have a fireplace, be sure to keep plenty of dry firewood on hand. Also consider using portable space heaters if you have them, but be sure to follow space heater safety guidelines.
For either option you choose, be sure to have the following safety equipment on hand:
Take precautions to prevent busted pipes
When water freezes, it expands. When water freezes inside a pipe and expands enough, the pipe can burst. Prevent this nightmare in your home by taking the following steps:
Following these tips will help you and your family weather a severe winter storm in the comfort and security of your own home. But it won’t protect you outside. Remember to stay inside, safe from the threat of ice, except in an emergency.
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