Tips From The Office of Emergency Management - Warning Signs of Hypothermia

Winter starts on Saturday and the cold temperatures have already arrived. Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time. Normal body temperature is 98.6°F. You have hypothermia if your body temperature drops below 95°F. Hypothermia also can occur in temperatures above 40°F. This is usually due to a person being wet, sweaty, or trapped in cold water. It is dangerous and life threatening. Most people don't know they have it until it's too late. If left untreated, hypothermia can cause a heart attack, liver damage, kidney failure, or death. Click here to learn the warning signs of hypothermia.