Extreme Cold Weather Event

[Michael Caraballo]

Campus Community:

Please be advised that the National Weather Service in Burlington reports
dangerously cold conditions are expected Monday through Thursday, with wind
chills as cold as 10 to 20 degrees below zero.

Hazards and Timing:




Impacts

   -

   Cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills will increase the
   threat of hypothermia and cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
   10 minutes.
   -

   Be aware that certain pre-existing health conditions and or medications
   can potentially affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature, making
   you more susceptible to hypothermia.
   -

   Alcohol consumption can give your body a false sensation of warmth, but
   it expands your blood vessels, contributing to a faster loss of body
   temperature.
   -

   These cold temperatures will also have impacts on all mechanical
   systems, such as heating systems and vehicles. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!


Extreme Cold Safety

   -

   Avoid any prolonged exposure to the elements, frostbite can occur in
   less than 30 minutes.
   -

   Dress for the weather in warm, breathable layers, gloves, hat, and
   sturdy boots.
   -

   Make sure your vehicle has a Winter Survival Kit in case you become
   stranded, which includes; blankets, water, food, hand/foot warmers,
   sleeping bags, and at least half a tank of fuel.
   -

   Protect your pets; bring them inside whenever possible.

Visit www.weather.gov
<https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.698&lon=-73.4556#.XFCErVV07DA>
for more information.


*MICHAEL CARABALLO*

Director, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Lower Saranac Hall
101 Broad Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g>

Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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