On January 24, at 21:10, rescuers received a report that a 49-year-old man, a resident of Zolochiv, had been hospitalized in the Zolochiv Central District Hospital with a diagnosis of second-degree frostbite of the gluteal area. The victim’s condition is moderate.
In connection with the decrease in air temperature and deteriorating weather conditions, rescuers of Lviv region remind.
Wear several layers of clothing
Air trapped between layers of clothing acts as insulation against the cold. You should wear windproof and waterproof outerwear to protect yourself from wind, snow and rain.
Keep your belongings dry.
Wear thermals and overalls
Thermal clothing is a very comfortable and warm item. There are different types of it. For example, for active movement in the cold, choose the one that wicks moisture well. If your activity is not very high, then you need heat-saving clothing.
❄️Зручне shoes with thick soles
Tight shoes with thin soles and lack of insoles can create frostbite.
❄️Захистіть face and hands
Wear warm gloves and a hat. To protect your face, you can use a buff, a multifunctional bandage that wicks away moisture.
In windy weather, use a protective (oily) cream rather than a moisturizer.
❄️Не go out in the cold hungry
In cold weather, our body needs a lot of energy. Take chocolate or a nutritional bar with you in case you need to recuperate.
‼️ Remember that it is a very bad idea to warm yourself with alcohol. It gives you a phantom feeling of warmth only at first, and then contributes to hypothermia.