BALTIMORE — Whether at home or on the roads, experts said preparation is key ahead of any winter weather.
“Avoidance is best,” said Dr. Vanessa Redd, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland St. Joesph Medical Center. “So, if you can kind of hunker down and stay indoors where it’s warm, that’s your safest bet.”
If you do want to catch a potential snowflake or two, Dr. Redd suggests going out for short periods of time. She said extra layers are important, especially for children.
“They are at higher risk for frostbite,” she said.
Dr. Redd warns your fingers, toes, nose, and ears are at risk of frostbite.
“Folks would potentially feel sensory changes, numbness or tingling and then notice maybe some skin changes,” said Dr. Redd. “The first thing would be to get to somewhere warm…remove any wet clothing.”
Avoid travel on Monday
On Saturday, Governor Moore declared a State of Preparedness and warned Marylanders to avoid traveling, if possible.