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What is frostbite?Frostbite is a type of injury caused by freezing. It leads to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects, usually extremities such as the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation (removing the affected body part). Who’s most at risk?You may have a greater chance of developing frostbite if you have poor blood circulationare not properly dressed for extremely cold temperatures Wha …

CDC does not currently recommend use of face shields as a substitute for masks.A face shield is primarily used for eye protection for the person wearing it. At this time, it is not known what level of protection a face shield provides to others nearby from the spray of respiratory droplets from the wearer. There is currently not enough evidence to support the effectiveness of face shields to slow spread.Wearing a mask may not be feasible in every situation for some people such as those who are d …

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Make a plan so you’re ready for emergency Ensure that your family knows what to do when extreme weather, natural disasters or other dangerous events occur. Such events can happen quickly and catch you off guard. Make it a priority to create an emergency plan today.Prepare and practice your planEnsure that all your household members know what to do when emergencies occur. Consider that not everyone may be together during the event. Use the following guidelines to stay safe: Prepare two ways …

A powerful band of thunderstorms over California this week has swollen rivers, downed trees and prompted many people to evacuate, with more days of heavy rain in the forecast.Authorities urged thousands of residents in Northern California to evacuate as pounding rain threatened to overflow rivers. About 2,000 people in Wilton, a rural community near Sacramento, were asked to leave their homes Tuesday night, according to The Associated Press.Meanwhile, some 3,000 residents in Sonoma County were u …