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SNOW PREPAREDNESS
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HELPFUL
COLD WEATHER HINTS
from FUSD Health Services
During the cold weather months, be sure to send your child to
school dressed warmly in stocking cap or hat, mittens or gloves, warm coat and
pants or leggings. If your child does not own appropriate clothing, please notify
your school nurse for assistance. Agencies that will help clothe children
are:
| Cedar Closet |
2912 N. West
Street |
(928) 779-3209 |
| Kaff's Coats
for Kids |
call American
Legion (Oct.-Mar) |
(928) 774-7682 |
These cold weather facts are worth remembering when
dressing students for school:
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Temperatures above 0°F cause little danger to exposed skin
when clothed properly |
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Temperatures below 0°F to -20°F cause possible danger of
freezing of exposed flesh |
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Temperatures below -20°F cause great danger of freezing
exposed flesh
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Signs and symptoms of HYPOTHERMIA are slurred speech,
severe shivering and lapse of memory - call EMS if you
see them.
FROSTBITE often accompanies hypothermia; it's freezing of body tissue in 3 stages:
| Frost nip is exposed skin which is blanched white and
painless - a wheal may be present. Warm area quickly with warm
water. Water temperature 100-110°F. Do not message or rub
exposed skin to prevent further damage. |
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Superficial is firm waxy skin with soft tissue
beneath. Warm quickly as above. Student may experience sharp,
deep aching pain or numbness. Skin may become mottled, swollen with
burning or tingling. Follow-up with medical provider. |
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Deep is solid tissue to touch and may be mottled or
blotchy - white grayish blue color. Call EMS! Protect areas from
pressure or friction. |
The most important intervention is to protect from severe
cold. Thaw only when danger of refreezing is past. Follow up may require medication and monitoring at school.
See your school nurse for necessary arrangements.
revised 2-8-08
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