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Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe
Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe Officials in the area are warning residents of the dangers of black ice. Black ice can cause severe injury to drivers and pedestrians alike, and navigating through it safely is as easy as keeping these tips in mind: If you’re walking in snowy or icy conditions, wear proper footwear. Your shoes or boots need to have sufficient traction to prevent the slippery conditions from causing you to fall. Use handrails whenever possible and keep your feet on the ground instead of lifting them up. It’s called the “penguin shuffle” and it can help prevent injury. Drivers, know how to handle your vehicl…

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by Valerie Musson
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Prevent Frostbite With These Tips Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite because …

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