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W I N T E RGUIDE!W I N T E RGUIDE!SURVIVAL
A publication of the Sullivan County Democrat
JANUARY 2015
A publication of the Sullivan County Democrat
JANUARY 2015
To help you get through the ice and snow season.To help you get through the ice and snow season.
W ith dangerously cold temper-atures here and in the fore-cast, Home Instead Senior
Care says now is the time for seniorsand their loved ones to brush up oncold weather safety tips.
“Winter can be a difficult time, asthe harsh conditions especiallyimpact seniors,” said Jeff Huber, pres-ident of Home Instead, Inc. “We wantto make sure seniors and their lovedones are aware of simple ways theycan stay safe and warm throughoutthe season.”
Those over the age of 65 account fornearly half of all hypothermia deaths.As the body ages, the ability to main-tain a normal internal body tempera-ture decreases, creating an insensi-tivity to moderately cold tempera-tures. Seniors may not realize theyare putting themselves at risk untilsymptoms appear. Symptoms ofhypothermia include: shivering,exhaustion, confusion, fumblinghands, memory loss, slurred speechand drowsiness. If symptoms arepresent, immediate medical atten-
tion is necessary.The leading reason for hypother-
mia in the elderly is due to poorlyheated homes, which is entirely pre-ventable. Follow these simple tips toensure a warm household.
STAY WARM
• Keep the thermostat at 65degrees, at least. Consistently checkit to make sure your home is suffi-ciently warm. Even as heating costsrise, your safety should be a priority.
• Put a carbon monoxide detectornear where you sleep.
• Ensure that there is adequateinsulation, and check and clean thefireplace and furnace. Furnace filtersshould be replaced monthly.
• Minimize drafts by filling oldsocks with sand and using them indrafty windowsills and door jams.Weather-strip around windows anddoors. Keep doors to unused roomsclosed and close curtains at night.
• Add an extra blanket to the bedand warm the bed in advance with a
hot water bottle. Never use an elec-tric blanket – it may be difficult tooperate the controls if the tempera-ture needs to be adjusted in thenight.
• Dress in layers of loose fittingclothing. If you go outside, makesure your head is covered.
Every year, more than 1.6 millionseniors end up in the emergencyroom because of a fall. With icy con-ditions, the chances of falling areeven greater.
PREVENTING FALLS
• Take a couple minutes per dayand stretch your limbs in order toloosen muscles.
• Stay inside – make arrangementsfor someone to shovel and salt drive-ways and walkways. Professional care-givers can assist with to-do items,such as bringing in the mail and/orpicking up groceries.
• Wear shoes or boots with a non-skid sole.
• Have handrails installed on out-
side walls for frequently used walk-ways.
• If you use a cane or walker, checkthe rubber tips to make sure they arenot worn smooth.
Winter weather can take a toll oneveryone, especially seniors.Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) canoccur in seniors and impact theiremotional health. Some signs towatch for with SAD include: a loss ofenergy, an increased appetite and anenhanced feeling of lethargy andtiredness. If symptoms are present,talk to your medical provider abouttreatment options.
Additionally, winter storms can beunpredictable. It is important to beprepared in case of an emergency.
BUILD A NETWORK
• Stay in touch with family,friends and neighbors. Schedulephone calls, or enlist the help of aprofessional caregiver to come in foran hour a week.
• Make arrangements for assis-tance in case of a blizzard or poweroutage. Keep important numbers inan emergency kit, along with non-perishable foods, water and medica-tions.
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W inter weather like the ice,snow and freezing tempera-tures that just hit across
much of the country can cause signif-icant damage.
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for Business & Home Safety offer thefollowing tips when people arechecking their home or car for dam-age caused by a winter storm.
If your home has sustained seriousstructural damage from snow col-lapse or falling tree limbs, beextremely cautious about enteringthe home. Debris may be hazardousand the structure could be unstable.
Make temporary repairs to protectundamaged property. Save receiptsfor purchases on repairs until it isdetermined what expenses yourinsurance company may reimbursefor as part of your homeowners policy.
Avoid using sharp tools or ice picksto clear gutters or downspouts – theycan potentially cause more damageto your property.
Avoid injuring yourself. Don’t get onthe roof, work on a ladder or work
beneath a roof that has accumulatedlarge amounts of snow. There is adanger of falling icicles or avalanch-ing snow.
Review your auto policy to deter-mine whether you have coverage forfalling objects or collisions. Contactyour agent or insurance companywith any questions.
Watch inside your home for unex-pected water leaks on walls or ceil-ings. Ice build-up in eaves and gut-ters following heavy snows can pre-vent drainage, causing water frommelting roof snow to seep undershingles or tiles and into the home. Ifyou suspect damage caused by “icedamming” call your insurance com-pany.
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Let’s start with all-season tires.The name does not describehow this tire really performs.
These tires are only recommended forthree seasons: spring, summer andfall.
They are designed to be practical inmost any condition and to last a verylong time. They have specializedgrooves and ridges to wick away rainwater and enough grip to get yougoing on every road. They also aredesigned for maximum noise reduc-tion while driving at high speeds.
All-season tires go best with a set ofdesignated winter tires because deepsnow and sheer ice are not friends ofthese tires. They will get you out of afreak snow storm, but if used all win-ter, they will potentially make yourwinter long and treacherous.
When it comes to heavy snow ortough off-road terrain, they don’tmatch up to more specialized tires.
All-seasons are designed to work intemperatures above 7°C (44.6° F).Once the temperature goes belowthat, the rubber compound tends to
become too hard to grip dryor wet pavement
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h a n d l i n gbecome less
effective; a very dangerous situation.Winter-use (snow) tires are made
for cold weather and heavy snow.They are made from softer rubberthat heats up while driving in the coldfor improved grip on snow and ice.They will also have thicker tread pat-terns that will help “bite” the snowbetter while driving. These also comein studded models for extremeweather conditions. It is highly rec-ommended to get a set of winter-usetires for the winter months and storethem during the summer months sothey last longer.
Also available are all-weather tires,true four-season tire. It is markedwith the severe service emblem forwinter conditions, just like a wintertire, but it can stay on your vehicle allyear round. These are great for peoplewho do not want to have to deal withwinter to summer changeovers everyseason. Put them on and leave themon.
Engineers have designed the treadpattern, along with the high techcompounds to handle snow, slush,rain, and sun; they can handle all thatMother Nature can throw at you andkeep going.
“But I have all-wheel drive, so itshouldn’t matter what type of tire Ihave.” Wrong! All-wheel drive onlyhelps you accelerate easier in thicksnow and rain, it doesn’t help youturn or, more importantly, stop.
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BE PREPARED:Make sure you have an adequate
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Make sure your heating systemand appliances are running effi-ciently. Have a qualified servicetechnician annually inspect andservice your appliances andpropane system. This will ensure
that your appliances are running asefficiently as possible, conservingfuel and saving dollars.
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shoveling rooftop snow on top ofyour tank. Should your tank becomecovered with snow, use a broom toclear it.
Check your chimneys, flue pipes,vent connectors, and propane tankfor damage, blockage, or debriscaused by snow and ice. Use a broomrather than a shovel, and clear theseareas frequently. This will help reducethe possibility of carbon monoxidepoisoning due to blocked or dam-aged chimneys, flues, and vents.
Use extreme caution when operat-ing portable generators. Never use aportable generator (gasoline, diesel,or propane) indoors or in enclosedareas. This can result in carbonmonoxide poisoning or death.
Never use a stove for space heatingand never use outdoor propaneappliances indoors or in enclosedareas. Proper ventilation is necessaryfor their safe operation; and carbonmonoxide fumes emitted can belethal. Only use appliances indoorsthat are designed and approved forindoor use.
KEEP WARM:Check caulking around doors and
windows.Get storm windows in place and
secure.Check insulation in the attic and
basements.Seal air leaks around openings
where plumbing or electrical wiring
goes through walls, floors and ceil-ings.
STAY SAFE:Take immediate action if you smell
gas inside or outside of your homeor business. Follow these simpleinstructions:
No flames or sparks! Immediatelyput out all smoking materials andother open flames. Do not operateor turn on or off lights, appliances,telephones or cell phones.
Leave the area immediately! Geteveryone out of the building or areawhere you suspect gas is leaking.
Shut off the gas. Turn off the maingas supply valve on your propanetank, if it is safe to do so. To close thevalve, turn it to the right (clockwise).
Report the leak. From a neighbor’shome or other building away fromthe gas leak, call your propane retail-er right away. If you can’t reach yourpropane retailer, call 911 or yourlocal fire department.
Do not return to the building orarea until your propane retailer,emergency responder, or qualifiedservice technician determines that itis safe to do so.
Get your system checked. Beforeyou attempt to use any of yourpropane appliances, your propaneretailer or a qualified service techni-cian must check your entire systemto ensure that it is leak-free.
The New York Propane GasAssociation also offers an interactiveonline safety module for winter pre-paredness atwww.propanesafety.com/winterstorm-preparedness.
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