As the first cold blast of winter weather hits the Twin Lakes Area, local residents are being reminded to take care of themselves and their pets to avoid hypothermia and injury. Mandy Pender, a registered nurse from the trauma center at Baxter Regional Medical Center says anyone venturing outside in the cold needs to be prepared. She suggests always having a cell phone available to call for help, even when just going to the mailbox.
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Pender also says take care not to fall on icy surfaces.
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Being outdoors in cold weather brings the danger of frostbite.
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Hypothermia is a dangerous condition that is brought on by overexposure to the cold. These are the symptoms of hypothermia.
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If someone is found suffering from hypothermia, Pender suggests the following to help them until medical help arrives.
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Carolyn Carter, shelter manager at the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas says don’t forget to take care of pets during cold weather.
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Extremely cold weather is especially dangerous to children and the elderly. It is important to check on neighbors who are living alone or those who are elderly to make sure they are safe, warm and have food and water.
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