Ottawa Public Health issues Frostbite Advisory
Posted Feb 4, 2013 08:45:40 AM.
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OTTAWA, Ont. – Ottawa Public Health has issued a Frostbite Advisory for Monday and Tuesday.
The advisory is issued when a wind chill of minus 25 or colder is predicted for the Ottawa area. Health officials recommend people take appropriate precautions before going outside.
A Frostbite Warning goes into effect when a wind chill of minus 35 or colder is predicted. Health officials say exposed skin can freeze in less than ten minutes in those conditions.
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