Tips for Winter Storms & Extreme Cold in Illinois

12/22/2021 (Permalink)

The following tips come directly from the State of Illinois for what to do during winter storms and extreme cold here in Central Illinois.

Indoors

Stay indoors in heated areas as much as possible.
Make sure your home is well insulated.
Use warmth from natural light to your advantage where you can.
If you have no heat, close off unneeded rooms and place towels or rags under the doors.
If water pipes freeze

Shut off the water as soon as possible.
Call a plumber and contact insurance.
Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water.

Outdoors

Seek shelter to stay dry and cover all exposed parts of the body.
If no shelter is nearby, prepare some sort of make-shift shelter and build a fire for heat and so you can be found.
Do not eat snow as it will lower your body temperature. Melt it first.
Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Learn more by clicking the link at the bottom of this post. Stay safe this winter!

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