Category: Cold Weather Safety
Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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Simcoe, ON. December 19, 2019 – With low temperatures hitting the area, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding the public to protect themselves from the cold. Exposure to cold temperatures for a long period of time can impact blood circulation around the body resulting in frostbite and hypothermia. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected […]
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Simcoe, ON. December 13, 2017 With winter weather hitting the area, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding the public to protect themselves from colder temperatures. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk of developing hypothermia is high. However, while everyone is at risk to […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 5, 2015 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding residents to take cold weather precautions as much of Ontario is set to experience consecutive days of fairly low temperatures for the first time this winter. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk […]
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SIMCOE, JANUARY 2, 2014 — With predicted wind chill temperatures reaching below -25°C today and into tomorrow the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning residents to take precautions. Everyone is at risk during very cold weather. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk of developing […]