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Cold weather, ice and snow can put lives as risk. To stay safe yourself and look out for family, friends and vulnerable members of our communities in these conditions, we have put together some advice. It will also help us to ensure that in the event you require an ambulance, that we can get to you as soon as possible<\/p>\n
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Wintry conditions put us under pressure because snow and ice mean more people dial 999 after slipping or falling over, and the cold can make existing conditions, like asthma, worse. Flu and certain other diseases that cause colds and sore throats, spread more easily during winter months. Cases of Norovirus – the winter vomiting bug – tend to rise. Cold weather can also lead to serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression, as the lower temperatures put added strain onto our bodies<\/p>\n
When snow falls, it can also make it harder for us as your local Community First Responders, and our frontline ambulance colleagues to reach patients<\/p>\n
If you can, try and heat your home to a minimum of 18 degrees. Do not try and heat your home with a gas stove or over as this can bring the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning<\/p>\n
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To make sure you stay safe when it\u2019s cold and icy outside:<\/p>\n
You should always think carefully before dialling 999 and consider other healthcare options. If you have a minor illness or injury, think about:<\/p>\n
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