SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Environment Canada has forecast extreme cold conditions for the region, as wind chills could exceed –30° C in Simcoe County and –35° C in Muskoka. It is anticipated that an Extreme Cold Warning will be issued Sunday.
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Environment Canada has forecast extreme cold conditions for the region, as wind chills could exceed –30° C in Simcoe County and –35° C in Muskoka. It is anticipated that an Extreme Cold Warning will be issued Sunday.
The extreme cold conditions are forecast to continue throughout the weekend.
Decreasing temperatures can put everyone at risk for cold-related illness or injury, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Health risks are greatest for homeless people, outdoor workers and sports enthusiasts, older adults, infants and children, and persons with preexisting medical conditions such as heart or lung disease.
To reduce your risk, avoid exposure to the cold by covering exposed skin with a hat, gloves, scarf, and take regular breaks from the cold, in warm locations whenever possible.
For more information about cold and its impact on your health, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., connect with the health unit on Facebook and Twitter, or visit simcoemuskokahealth.org.
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