4. Summary—What you can do about hypothermia

• Dress warmly on cold days even if you are staying in the house. Set your heat at 68 degrees or higher.
• Wear loose layers when you go outside on chilly days. Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves. Don’t stay out in the cold and wind for a long time.
• Talk to your doctor about health problems that may make it harder for you to keep warm.
• Find safe ways to stay active even when it’s cold outside.
• Ask a neighbor or friend to check on you if you live alone.
• If you think someone has hypothermia, call 911 right away. Cover him or her with a blanket. Don’t rub his or her legs or arms.

What else can you do?

Share this booklet with friends and family so they can learn the signs of hypothermia.

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