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COLD WEATHER HEALTH ADVISORY

The National Weather Service is predicting dangerously cold wind chills across Wisconsin. Health officials are issuing a public health advisory to prevent cold-related illness and death.

Exposed flesh such as the nose and ears can freeze within 30 seconds at minus-30 degree wind chills.

Take action:
• Avoid touching metal surfaces with uncovered hands - flesh will freeze immediately to the surface.
• Layer clothing and use hats and ski masks to cover nose and ears.Hard, pale, cold extremities coupled with numbness are signs of frostbite.
• Carry a survival kit in your car including blankets, sleeping bags, extra clothing and high-energy foods.
• Be sure your gas tank is at least half-full and your battery charged.