As the cold weather continues across the Chicagoland area, we would like to remind you of the following safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Stay indoors as much as possible
• Drive only if it is absolutely necessary
• Walk carefully on icy, snowy sidewalks
• Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow
• Watch for signs of hypothermia which include uncontrollable shivering and memory loss
• Watch for signs of frostbite which include white or grayish-yellow skin, skin that feels firm or waxy and numbness
• Check heating units to confirm they are in working order
• If going outside, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing including:
  • a hat
  • a scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth
  • sleeves that are snug at the wrist
  • mittens (they are warmer than gloves)
  • water-resistant coat and shoes
  • several layers of loose-fitting clothing
• Stay dry since wet clothing loses all of its insulation
• Do not use a space heater within 3 feet of anything that can catch on fire or left unattended with a child