Winter Preparedness

Wintertime brings with it snowboarding, skiing, snowball fights and sledging.

•         It also brings with it death to elders, babies, both inside and outside the house.

•         Wintertime is far worst then summertime, because in the summer the sun burns and makes you react. You must act in order for the burning sensation to stop.

•         However extreme cold takes away your will to survive!!!

•         Only 4 degrees separates us from live and death.

Cold weather is an adversary that can be dangerous. Every time you venture into the cold, you are pitting yourself against the elements. With a little knowledge of the environment, proper plans, and appropriate equipment, you can overcome the elements. Remember, winter weather is highly variable. Prepare yourself to adapt to blizzard conditions even during sunny and clear weather.

Coldness is a far greater threat than it appears. It decreases your ability to think and weakens your will to do anything except to get warm. Coldness is an insidious enemy; as it numbs the mind and body, it subdues the will to survive.

The human body is normally at 98.6 degrees at 94 degrees your body begins to freeze and dies. So maintaining warmth in a cold environment is critical.

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