Pro Tips for Hypothermia and Frostbite
If you think you or someone else has frostbite or hypothermia
Get to a warm area
It may seem obvious, but getting to a warm area promptly could save your or someone else’s life.
Remove wet clothing
If clothing is wet, remove it immediately. Every second spent in wet clothes increases exposer and leads to rapid worsening of frostbite and or hypothermia.
Warm up with dry layers
After removing any wet clothing if any, replace them with dry layers to begin warming up.
Apply warm (NOT Hot) Water to areas with potential frostbite
It is crucial to resist the temptation to apply hot water to areas with potential frostbite, instead opt for warm water.