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Baltimore under Cold Blue Alert

Cold weather safety tips

Baltimore under Cold Blue Alert
Cold weather safety tips

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City from Wednesday through Monday morning.

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Cold weather tips for staying healthy:

- Wear multiple layers of loose-fitting clothing.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Protect yourself against falls in icy or snowy conditions.
- Check on those who are children, the elderly and/or chronically ill.
- Provide appropriate shelter for domestic animals.

Other tips for keeping safe in cold weather:

- Check your carbon monoxide detector and make sure it’s working.
- Do not use prohibited heat or power sources, such as stoves or generators. They may cause fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Do not leave your car running in a closed space such as a garage

Wen issued additional tips for parents and caregivers to keep babies safe while keeping them warm during the cold weather:

- Babies should always sleep alone, on their back, in a crib in a smoke-free environment.
- In colder weather, dress babies in a wearable blanket or one-piece pajama. For an extra layer of warmth, a onesie or undershirt can be put underneath either of these.
- Avoid covering babies with blankets and comforters which can suffocate a baby.
- Hats should not be worn because they can slide down accidentally and cover the baby’s face.
- The room that a baby is sleeping in should be at a temperature comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, (i.e. 72 degrees).