Northern Indiana – The U.S. National Weather Service is warning residents across northern Indiana to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures plunge this week.
According to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana office, anyone spending time outdoors should dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and avoid prolonged exposure to cold and wind. Officials emphasized that both frostbite and hypothermia can develop quickly in freezing conditions.
If someone is suspected of having frostbite or hypothermia, medical attention should be sought immediately. The NWS advises moving the person to a warm area, removing wet clothing, and warming up with dry layers of blankets or clothing. Skin affected by frostbite should be placed in warm — not hot — water.
The agency cautions against using fireplaces or heating pads for warming and warns not to rub or apply pressure to frostbitten areas, as it can worsen tissue damage.
More safety information is available at weather.gov/safety/cold-during.
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