Preventing Hypothermia and Frostbite

• Wear layers of loose, warm clothes; wool is best.
• Wear mittens (they are better than gloves) a hat that covers your ears, and well-fitting, waterproof boots.
• If you are outside, cover your mouth to protect your lungs from the extreme cold. Do your best to stay out of the wind.
• Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.