With temperatures possibly reaching minus 30 later this week, you should know how to protect your family.

The risk of frostbite and hypothermia is heightened during conditions like the ones seen in Airdrie and Rocky View.

Spokesperson with Alberta EMS, Adam Loria says frostbite can strike quickly.

"With these temperatures obviously including the wind factors, skin and the underlying tissues and nerves can freeze in a number of minutes." 

Loria encourages you to dress in many layers and stay hydrated as best as possible.

But what should you do if the frostbite has already hit you?

"We recommend skin on skin re warmth or luke warm water. You never want to dip your fingers or any body part quite frankly, your skin in general, in hot scalding water."

If frostbite or hypothermia become severe, you should seek medical attention immediately.

 

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