Beating the Big Freeze brought to you by SERVPRO of Midtown Manhattan

2/12/2016 (Permalink)

Wind Chills Below Zero in the Northeast

This Valentine's Day weekend the Northeast will be experiencing Extreme Winter Weather. It is imperative that you are prepared for the coldest temperatures of the season as they can be life threatening. SERVPRO of Midtown Manhattan wants everyone to stay safe during this Arctic Blast.

Staying Warm Yourself:

1. Layers on layers

• wear a base layer to wick sweat away and prevent a chill

• wear an insulating layer to trap your own body heat

• wear a shell to protect yourself from wind and remain dry

2. Cover exposed skin

• hats and gloves - wind chills could lead to frostbite

3. Watch for signs of Hypothermia

• shivering

• shallow breathing

• confusion

• drowsiness

• slurred speech

• loss of coordination

• weak pulse

Staying Warm in Your Home:

1. Preventing Frozen Pipes

• leave a small trickle of hot and cold water running

• keep all cabinet doors open

• keep the building warm

2. Prevent overworking your Furnace

• run ceiling fans clockwise recirculating warm air

• keep south facing curtains open allowing the sun to help heat your home

3. Do NOT use a stove or oven to heat your home

• either can easily start a fire in your home

If you are experiencing problems with the pipes or furnace in your home, call SERVPRO of Midtown Manhattan - your 24/7 Service Professionals that are Faster to Any Size Disaster.

Additional Safety Tips:

1. Check Tire Pressure and car battery

2. Keep a winter safety kit in your car

3. Keep anything flammable at least 3 feet away from space heaters

4. If operating a generator - never have it running inside your home

5. If using a fireplace - use a glass or metal screen to catch sparks

Beat the Big Freeze this Weekend by Staying Safe & Staying Warm!