Brown & Brown Insurance Agency of Virginia

Winter Weather Safety

It’s a new year, and Mother Nature can be unforgiving in the winter months. Here are some tips to protect against frostbite:

• Dress properly by protecting your hands, feet, nose and ears.
• Bundle up in warm, layered, loose-fitting clothing.
• If you are doing activities outside, periodically go inside to warm up.
• Remember that wet skin and clothing will increase your risk of getting frostbite, so try and keep your skin and clothes as dry as possible.
• Do not drink alcohol before or during exposure to cold temperatures; your body may not be able to realize that it is getting too cold.
• Avoid smoking in cold weather. The nicotine affects your blood vessels and increases your chance of developing frostbite.
• Keep a close eye on your body; if your skin begins to turn red, it may be an indication that frostbite is developing. Head indoors immediately and get warm.

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