Hypothermia in Hartington?

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Madison County.

Residents and commercial businesses can trust SERVPRO®?of Norfolk to quickly and efficiently restore storm damage. We will immediately tarp and board up any areas exposed to the elements to discourage secondary damage as soon as we arrive. Winter weather in Hartington gets below freezing, and frostbite and hypothermia are known to happen. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers this helpful information about frostbite and hypothermia: 

 
Frostbite?causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers, and toes. 

Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin. 

Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Use body heat to warm. Do not massage or use a heating pad. 

Hypothermia?is a shallow body temperature. A temperature below 95 degrees is an emergency. 

Signs: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, or drowsiness. 

Actions: Go to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head, and groin. Keep dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck. 

Call Us Today! 

You never know when you may experience storm damage, but Hartington residents and businesses can rely on SERVPRO®?of Norfolk to restore their property, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 402-370-2460.  

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