Preventing frostbite, hypothermia in freezing temps

THE COLD IS STICKING AROUND. TEMPERATURES ARE LOOKING TO HOVER AROUND THE NEGATIVES THIS MORNING. TWENTY-TWO NEWS REPORTER SARA BIANA MAY JOINS US LIVE IN CHICKAPEE OUTSIDE WITH TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE EXTREME COLD. Yes Claire, right now it's negative one degrees outside so I'm dressed with many layers from head to toe and I advise everyone else to do the same. If you don't dress warmly, it can be life threatening. According to the National Weather Service, exposure to cold can lead to frostbite or hypothermia. Now frostbite causes a loss of feeling and can turn your fingers, toes, fingers and even a tip of your nose white or pale. If these symptoms are detected, it's advised to get medical help immediately. But if you have to wait for help, slowly re-warm the affected areas. On the other hand, hypothermia is a condition where your body temperature drops less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Some warning signs include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. If you're showing signs of hypothermia, focus on heating your chest, neck or head first. If the body temperature is still below negative five degrees Fahrenheit, seek medical care immediately. And infants and elderly are more at risk at these conditions. So I say please, please, please be safe out there. Working for you, live in Chicopee, Sarah Bien-Aime, 22 News.