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Winter Weather Advisory

Posted on: February 27, 2019 - 9:38am
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According to the weather forecast, another snow storm is headed our way. The national Weather Service predicts up to 4 inches of snow. The snow is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday morning. Please, plan on slipperty conditions that could impact the evening and morning commute. Expect limited visibility and use caution while driving. Please, be reminded that elderly, infants and children are particularly vulnerable during periods of extreme cold.

“Wear layers, limit your exposure to the outdoors and look for the warning signs of hypothermia as you and your families venture out during the day,” Mayor Leclerc said. “Check regularly on infants, children and the elderly or physically ill, because they are at a greater chance of hypothermia. If you need a place to warm up, feel free to visit our warming center in town.”

The warming centers, which do not offer any staff or special services, are located in the following locations: The Public Safety Complex Lobby (31 School Street, open 24 hours, 7 days a week) and the South End Senior Center (70 Canterbury Street, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday). All people are welcome to come in and warm up.

Residents should recognize the signs of hypothermia, which can be fast and can come at a moment’s notice as the temperature decreases and exposure to the cold increases. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit and includes the follow signs and symptoms shivering, slow, shallow breathing; confusion and memory loss; drowsiness or exhaustion; slurred or mumbled speech; loss of coordination; fumbling hands;  stumbling steps; a slow, weak pulse and in severe hypothermia, a person may be unconscious without obvious signs of breathing or a pulse. If you notice any or all of these signs, call 911 immediately.

During the stretch of extremely cold weather, residents are asked to consider the following actions:

  • Avoid exposure outside. as frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes
  • Dress in several warm layers and cover all exposed skin
  • Check and protect pipes, as prolonged cold will freeze the pipes
  • Don't forget about pets and bring them inside
  • Check on neighbors, friends, family and elderly.

FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW CLEANUP, THINGS TO NOTE AND EXPECT, PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK.