How to stay safe when temperatures plummet | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Health Department
January 30, 2019
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Wind chills as cold as 45 to 55 degrees below zero are possible Wednesday, which will
be close to an all-time record cold. Frostbite can occur in as little as five minutes. It’s important to be prepared.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department encourages community members to take extra care when traveling, limit outdoor activity whenever possible and keep the following tips in mind to stay safe:
During cold weather, it is also very important to check on family members and neighbors who may be at risk for cold-weather illness or injuries, especially young children, the elderly and those with chronic illness.
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Dial 2-1-1 for information about places to stay warm, including warming shelter options.