January 7th

By Mutt Mulligan

Protecting kids in the polar vortex

The temperatures have dipped to the dangerous zone in many parts of the country. Here are a few tips for keeping your kids safe when they have to go outside during extremely cold weather.

If your children must go outside in the cold weather, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind.

• The best advice is to stay inside, but if you must go outside, wear as many loose-fitting layers as possible. Air is trapped between the layers, which keeps you warmer.
• Cover as much skin as possible to prevent frostbite.
• If clothes get wet, go inside immediately and change into warm, dry clothing as quickly as possible.

Later this week we’ll share TurfMutt’s tips on how to keep your pets safe during cold weather snaps. Do you have any cold weather tips or photos to share on TurfMutt’s Facebook page?