The cold weather is continuing to hold on and Lambton Public Health has issued another Cold Weather Alert.

FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH

Lambton County’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karalyn Dueck,
has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the region based on the latest forecast from
Environment Canada predicting the temperature to meet the threshold of -15°C
overnight.
The alert is expected to remain in effect until Thursday, Feb. 5.
A Cold Weather Alert is issued when one or more of the following is met:

• Extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard or ice storm, are predicted.
• Daily, low temperature is predicted to be -15°C or below, without a wind chill
  value.
• Environment Canada issues a wind chill warning for Lambton County.

Public Health advises local agencies that provide shelter and assistance
to individuals experiencing homelessness to prepare for an increase in demand during
the Cold Weather Alert.

All residents should take precautions by dressing in layers, shielding exposed areas
from the wind such as head, neck, and face, and limiting time spent outdoors.

Overexposure to cold can be hazardous and even life-threatening. Hypothermia, which
can strike in any season, occurs when the body’s temperature drops below the normal
range between 36.1°C and 37.8°C (97°F and 100°F). Symptoms may include pale skin,
lethargy, confusion, excessive shivering, and hallucinations.

For more information on severe cold weather and the risks involved including
hypothermia, frostbite and how to avoid them, please visit LambtonPublicHealth.ca.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, please contact Lambton
County Social Services at 519-344-2062, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to
Friday.

For assistance outside of these hours, please contact the Good Shepherd’s
Lodge at 519-344-1679.