Top Ten Safety Tips As Arctic Blast Covers U.S.
Bitter arctic air and a winter storm system are putting most of the country in a deep chill through the weekend with major ice storms , power outages and temperatures ten to 30 degrees below normal. The American Red Cross has ten ways people can stay safe during the deep freeze. COLD SAFETY TIPS 1. Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat. 2. Bring pets indoors . If they can’t come inside, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water. 3. Protect your pipes - run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children. Keep the garage doors closed if there are water lines in the garage. 4. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be...