When winter temperatures drop significantly below average, staying warm and safe can become a challenge personally and for your home and businesses. Keep the following in mind:

Personal Tips When Indoors  

• Wear the appropriate clothing and dress in layers. 
• Keep your feet warm putting on thick socks and wear them to bed with warm pajamas.
• Make a hot meal with fruits and vegetables, not processed food, and try a hot drink.

When Going Outside

• Check weather reports.
• Make sure most body parts affected by frostbite are covered; nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin, and fingers.
• Also, make sure to know the signs and symptoms of frost bite. Learn more at Hypothermia and frostbite tips.

Source: CDC.

Homeowner Inside Tips Extreme New England conditions can inflict considerable damage on our homes as well as create liability risks. Learn to minimize the potential risks with some of these tips:

• Keep your house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees. The temperature inside the walls where the pipes are located is substantially colder than the walls themselves. A temperature lower than 65 degrees might not keep the inside walls from freezing.