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How can i prevent hypothermia our heating is not working.
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Hypothermia: Find heat anywhere and snuggle close to it, up to and including each other while you're waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. Hot water, furnace, anything you can think of up to and including going to a friend/relative's home in the interim.
Answered 1/16/2016
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Dress up in Layers: Best way to keep your body warm is to wear multiple layers of clothes , preferably woolen or thick materials. Cover your feet with thick or double layer of socks. A An electric blanket or electric heater may also be helpful but watch out for the risk of Fire in case any clothes get close to a hot device. Seek a warm House of a good/kind friend or go to stay in a hotel if you can afford it.
Answered 1/14/2016
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Warm clothing: in layers both day an night. Small portable electric heaters and electric blankets
Answered 2/24/2016
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