Outdoor Safety: Avoiding Hypothermia
By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide
Updated September 23, 2006
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Be Safe During Recreation
Make sure everyone knows where you're going
Courtesy of the NOAA
Notify friends and family where you will be before you go hiking, camping, or skiing. Do not leave areas of the skin exposed to the cold. Avoid perspiring or becoming overtired. Be prepared to take emergency shelter. Pack dry clothing, a two-way radio, waterproof matches and paraffin fire starters with you. Do not use alcohol and other mood altering substances, and avoid caffeinated beverages. Avoid walking on ice or getting wet. Carefully watch for signs of cold-weather health problems.
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