An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 9pm Sunday, March 1 through 3pm Monday, March 2 as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside.
An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. Per Alert Montgomery, “There is always particular concern for children, seniors, homeless individuals and animals during periods of extreme cold.
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- Neighbors, friends or family members should check on the elderly, especially a senior living alone. Older people are particularly susceptible to hypothermia, even inside…