If you havent heard yet, we are expecting some pretty cold weather in the LA area over the next few days. So heres a few helpful tips from the Los Angeles Dept. of Public Health Take precautions to protect yourself from the cold, and please remember your pets as well. Dress in layers of warm clothing if you plan to be outdoors. Protect extremities from the cold by wearing a hat, scarf, gloves, and socks. Offer to help those in your neighborhood with limited access to heat, such as seniors or those who are ill. Check on them frequently. During peak cold times, if you don’t have a heater in your home, visit indoor public facilities such as shopping malls, libraries or senior centers. If you have pets, bring them indoors and do not leave them outside overnight. If you use an outdoor generator at home, place it at least 10 feet away from all doors and windows to avoid exhaust gases entering the home. Stoves, barbeques and ovens can produce a deadly gas known as carbon monoxide when used to heat a home. Never use these appliances in place of approved heaters such as electric, natural gas, or fireplaces. Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home to reduce the risk of poisoning. publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubdetail.cfm?unit=media&ou=ph&prog=media&resultyear=2007&prid=1253&row=25&start=1
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:40:53 +0000
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