Winter Weather Tips From Clackamas County Public Health
包了! The next few days show some fairly cold temperatures in the forecast. The Public Health Division has provided us with some great tips for getting through this Winter Weather.
保持温暖和干燥
Some tips for staying safe and warm when the weather turns cold!
戴连指手套(不是手套), 防风, 防水, 多层衣服, two pairs of socks (avoid cotton) and a scarf and hat that cover the ears.
Drink warm liquids (avoid alcohol as it can lower body temperature).
Change out of wet clothes as soon as possible to avoid frostbite and/ or hypothermia. See bottom for signs and symptoms.
消息灵通
天气变化很快! Be informed so you can prepare.
Sign up for local alerts at publicalerts.org
Download apps like flashalert.Net和211info.org
Follow local news and watch for communications from utility providers.
监测天气变化.政府.
保持准备
Be ready if the power goes out.
Gather flashlights and extra batteries.
Store extra food (canned foods, crackers, hard cheeses, bars and nuts) and a can opener.
Test carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries, if needed.
Make sure that insurance policies are up to date (home, auto, renters and health).
Make a plan with your doctor if you have a power dependent medical device. If your medical needs require electricity, look into your power company’s medical certificate program.
Make a plan with your doctor if you need dialysis, 化疗, radiation or other inpatient treatments.
Make a plan with your friends, family or neighbors to check in with each other during bad weather.
在室内保持安全
Snow and ice can make travel dangerous. 如果可能的话，呆在家里.
If using a fireplace, make sure vents and flues are open and clear.
Don’t plug space heaters into extension cords or place on anything that could catch fire.
Don’t burn trash, as it may be toxic.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, only use generators outdoors and at least 25 feet from open doors and vents. Never use charcoal/gas grills or portable gas camp stoves indoors and never use gas range or oven for heating. See last page for signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
确保户外安全
If you have to go outside, consider these tips and tools:
Cover skin and limit time exposed to cold.
Wear shoes with good support and traction.
Take small careful steps — “shuffle walk.”
尽可能使用扶手.
Take breaks if shoveling snow.
Take public transportation, if possible.
在路上保持安全
Be informed and pack a kit for your car.
拨打511或访问TripCheck.com for the latest road conditions.
Make sure your gas tank is full and your car kit has the following:
跨接电缆
反射三角形或闪光
Ice scraper, snow shovel and brush
Cell phone charge and paper maps
Cat litter or sand for help with traction
Winter blanket, clothes and shoes
零食和水
拖缆
急救箱
Traction devices like chains or tire socks
需要支持?
If you have a medical emergency, call 911. Don’t delay care because of snow or ice.
Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 (TTY 711) or go to 211info.有关资源的组织.
Find free nutritious food at foodfinder at oregonfoodbank.org.
Find free winter clothing at findhelp.org.
If you need electricity due to a medical need, you may be able to enroll in PGE’s medical certificate program. Call the program at 503-612-3838, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 到5点.m. 或者去波特兰综合医院.Com获取更多信息。.
感觉不知所措? 寻求帮助是可以的. Call 988 (TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)), text OREGON to 741741 or visit 988lifeline.org 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Health Conditions to Watch Out For in Cold Weather
一氧化碳中毒
体征和症状
呼吸急促（气促）
头疼
缺乏协调
恶心想吐
头晕
呕吐
胸部疼痛
混乱
该怎么做
Get the person into fresh air immediately if safe to do so. 拨打911.
体温过低
体征和症状
瑟瑟发抖
Exhaustion or feeling very tired
混乱
笨手笨脚的手
记忆丧失
口齿不清
睡意
快速的心跳
呼吸比平时快
婴儿的症状包括:
迟缓
可怜的喂养
软弱哭泣
苍白、冰冷的皮肤
呼吸困难
该怎么做
量一下病人的体温. If below 95 degrees, get medical attention immediately! Try to warm person up with blankets and warm compresses. 脱掉任何湿衣服.
冻伤
体征和症状
刺痛，刺痛的感觉
Skin that appears red, white, bluish-white or grayish-yellow
Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
麻木
该怎么做
If you notice signs of frostbite, seek medical care and remove any wet clothing. If you are not able to get medical help right away, slowly rewarm the skin using warm (not hot) water or body heat (for example, placing frostbitten fingers under armpits). Do not rub frostbitten areas, as this can cause further damage.
