SUPERIOR NORTH == Students reminded to dress warm for the winter cold weather to avoid risk of injury from extreme cold weather.
SGDSB shared this post from Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario to remind students of the importance of staying warm in the cold winter weather.
This is timely advice since the region has had several “extreme cold warnings” in effect these past few weeks.
Students can follow STEO's TOASTIE Method to help keep them warm during these frigid days.
- Treat yourself. Warm your insides, too. Food supplies heat to the body. Make sure to eat a well-balanced breakfast on cold winter days.
- One is the chilliest number. One layer of clothing is not enough. Dress in several layers. Ensure that your outer layer is windproof and waterproof.
- Avoid exposing skin to cold temperatures. Be mindful of your body's extremities, which lose heat quickly. Cover your head, ears, nose, neck and hands.
- Stay dry. Change out of wet clothing as soon as possible.
- Toes are people too. Be kind to your feet. Make sure that footwear is warm and waterproof. Like the rest of your clothes, layer your socks as well.
- Incubate. Seek shelter from wind and elements if possible. Ensure you choose a safe location in which to seek shelter.
- Exit the situation. Take frequent breaks from outside activity or, if possible, simply stay inside. When the risk of frostbite is very high, the most favourable option is to stay indoors.
