Harsh winter has arrived in New York: how to protect yourself

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A snow storm struck New York and its suburbs. Because of this are closed hundreds of schools, and the level of snow falls to 30, see

On Thursday, January 4, at the morning briefing, Governor Andrew Cuomo defended The state’s decision not to close the subways and roads, but he also declared a state of emergency in New York State and advised people unnecessarily not to leave the house and stay away from the roads.

Cuomo warned that the weather will deteriorate. It is expected that the snowfall will stop from time to time, however evening trips will be especially dangerous.

What you need to remember during severe frosts

1. Spend as much time as possible indoors;
2. If you go outside, wear warm, dry clothes, do not forget to cover the tips of the nose, earlobes, fingers;
3. Wear a hat and scarf;
4. Chill is the first sign of hypothermia, if you feel cold - immediately return to the room;
5. Refrain from drinking alcohol. It makes you mistakenly feel warm, as a result, the risk of frostbite increases dramatically;
6. If you suffer from chronic diseases - strictly follow the advice of your doctor;
7. For those who work on the street, employers are obliged to provide safe working conditions and means of protection from frost.

The most frequent consequences of severe frosts are hypothermia and frostbite. The mayor’s office reminds you that if you see a person in danger, immediately call for help by calling 911 and try to move the victim to a warm place.

Symptoms of hypothermia: chills, headache, dizziness, problems with speech and coordination, pallor of the face.

Helping the homeless

At the time of frost in the city announced a special emergency situation, at this time, all city services are obliged to help the homeless. No one should be denied shelter, the city hall said.

Safety of heating systems in homes

Emergency officials warn that during severe frosts, due to improper use of heating systems, there are many fires. Here are the basic tips for city dwellers:

1. Make sure that the fire alarm in your apartment is working properly;
2. Use only certified heaters. Electric heaters should work only a few hours a day;
3. Keep flammable things away from heaters, do not dry clothes on the heater;
4. Never leave switched on heaters unattended, especially near children.

What to do if hot water or heating is turned off in cold weather

Homeowners are required to provide residents with hot water 365 days per year. Heating on frosty days (below + 4 degrees Celsius) should be switched from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening. In this case, the apartments should be at least 12 degrees of heat. All violations of this rule can be reported by calling 311.

The housing commission of the city will warn the managers of the need to provide the residents with hot water and heating, in case of violation, inspections will be initiated, and emergency measures will be taken to repair heating and water supply systems, if necessary.

Heat preservation and safety measures in the room:

• maximally isolate your house from heat loss, cover windows and doors with blankets and, if possible, stay inside a warm room until it gets warmer outside;
• dress warmly: wear hats, scarves, gloves and several layers of clothing;
• If you have an equipped fireplace that you use for heating and lighting, make sure that the ventilation flap is open and the room is properly ventilated. Do not use the fireplace without a protective screen;
• if you cannot provide warmth in your home, contact your friends or family and find out if you can spend some of the coldest days with them;
• do not use ovens or fuel-fired heaters to heat your home;
• open the taps so that the water can drip a little and does not freeze in the pipes.

If you need urgent help with heated housing, New York is valid Home Energy Assistance Programwhich can help low-income tenants with heating bills to provide heating for their homes on cold days.

This program can help with the payment of heating bills, even if they are included in your rent, in addition, it can arrange an urgent replacement of pipes, boilers and other devices that are necessary for heating the room.

The ability to use the services of this program depends on the size of the family, its income and expenses. If you need advice on becoming a member Home Energy Assistance ProgramYou can call the hotline - 212-331-3150 or call 311 mobile number.

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