Ottawa Public Health issues frostbite alert

Posted Feb 11, 2012 12:44:52 PM.

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With wind chill expected to remain in the -20s throughout the weekend, Ottawa Public Health has issued a frostbite alert.

The alert is issued whenever the forecast calls for a wind chill of -25 or colder.

Ottawa Public Health reminds you of the four “P’s” of frostbite:

Pink. The affected areas will be reddish in colour. This is the first sign of frostbite.
Pain. The affected areas will become painful.
Patches. White, waxy patches will appear, which means your skin is dying.
Pricklies. The affected area will eventually feel numb.

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