According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the signs of hypothermia in adults are:
- shivering/exhaustion
- confusion/fumbling hands
- memory loss/slurred speech
- drowsiness
To help reduce body heat loss when the power is out, it is important to dress warmly in layers and loose-fitting clothes.
If your area is prone to power losses during winter months, it is important that you identify a safe, supplementary heat source for your home. You may also want to consider purchasing a generator to provide heat during those times. Become familiar with the safe operation of the generator, and keep an adequate fuel supply available.
For more information, visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/.
