It's really cold, so take extra precautions

The below normal temps are going to hang around for now and there might even be more snow. (Click here for the forecast.) So, it seems like a good time to remind everyone that this kind of weather can be dangerous. Some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are posted on the Sun's health blog that might be of use now.
Most are common sense, but they are worth repeating: Wear layers in the cold, be on the lookout for frostbite and hyprothermia, don't use the oven or candles or dangerous alternative-fuel generators inside for warmth and remember to take a winter weather kit in a car including flashlights with batteries, water, blankets and first-aid supplies.
Baltimore Sun file photo/Amy Davis






