Winthrop Fire Department Provides Cold Weather Safety Tips
With below freezing temperatures in the forecast for this week and next, Chief Paul E. Flanagan and the Winthrop Fire Department are asking residents to review and follow several key safety tips. According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, daytime high temperatures will likely not rise above the teens from Thursday through the weekend, and high temperatures in some inland locations may not rise above the single digits. Overnight low temperatures will likely drop below zero. The coldest periods are forecast to be Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Thursday night into Friday morning. Another bout of especially cold wind chills is possible Saturday night into Sunday morning and Sunday night into Monday morning. “We want to ensure that community members are safe when outside, in their homes and while driving during this bout of extremely cold weather,” Chief Flanagan said. “Please remember to always dress appropriately and limit your time and pets’ time outdoors.” With this type of weather, frostbite and hypothermia are possible for those without proper protection from the cold. To stay safe, the Winthrop Fire Department asks that residents follow these tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency:
Increased fire risk due to unsafe/improper use of alternative heating sources or people trying to thaw frozen pipes with blowtorches or similar devices.
Possible increase in incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe/improper use of alternative heating sources.
Possible vehicle failure.
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