According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,<\/a> those most vulnerable to hypothermia include older adults without adequate food, clothing, or heating; babies sleeping in cold bedrooms; people outdoors for long periods, such as those experiencing homelessness, hikers, and hunters; and individuals who consume alcohol or use illicit drugs.<\/p>\nSigns of hypothermia in adults to watch for include: <\/p>\n
Shivering <\/p>\n
Exhaustion<\/p>\n
Confusion<\/p>\n
Fumbling hands<\/p>\n
Memory loss<\/p>\n
Slurred speech<\/p>\n
Drowsiness<\/p>\n
In children, look for bright red, cold skin and very low energy.<\/p>\n
Additionally, hypothermia can occur even at temperatures above 40 degrees if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or cold water immersion.<\/p>\n
Residents are urged to wear layers and cover their entire body, including hats, mittens, and ear muffs, when outside in the subfreezing temperatures this week.<\/p>\n
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