The central and eastern regions are experiencing extremely cold weather. How to keep warm when traveling?
Recently, the severe cold in central and eastern my country has intensified, with the lowest temperature in the Huanghuai-Jianghuai region falling to -10°C. When participating in outdoor activities or traveling, pay attention to keeping warm and cold, and take corresponding measures.
1. How to save yourself when trapped in the cold;
1. Keep your body dry; hypothermia is mainly caused by wind cold and dampness, so it is very necessary to keep your body dry. If your body is wet, change into dry clothes immediately or find a way to dry yourself. Stay away from wet places or wind outlets. You must know that under extremely cold conditions, even if you keep swimming in the water, the chance of survival is extremely low;
2. Reduce the heat dissipation range; if you are trapped in the cold, your body will be Curl up and hold your hands on your chest to reduce the rate of heat loss as much as possible;
3. Try to keep warm in every possible way; keep a cool head and use any combustible material. Pay attention to ventilation when living, otherwise it may easily cause poisoning;
2. How to choose clothing and equipment;
Cold-proof clothing mainly consists of an inner layer (comfort layer), a middle layer (warmth layer), It consists of an outer layer (windproof layer). When choosing, pay special attention to the quality of the thermal layer. It is best to choose materials such as duck down. Don't tie the outer layer too hard, as this will affect ventilation and make people feel uncomfortable. It is better to wear several thin clothes than to wear one thick clothes, so that there will be more air layers and better insulation effect.
3. Drinking alcohol will not protect you from the cold but will have negative effects;
In severe cold, you can drink warm drinks appropriately, but you must not drink alcohol; drinking alcohol will cause blood vessels to expand and enhance the body's heat dissipation. Sex; when you first drink it, you feel your body is hot, but as time goes by, the heat will dissipate faster and faster. Only by increasing protein and carbohydrates can it be beneficial to prevent cold.
4. Other precautions for outdoor travel in extremely cold weather;
1. Keep abreast of station and airport information and adjust routes. If there are too many stranded passengers, please pay attention to your own safety;
2. Protect electronic products. Most electronic products will malfunction in extremely cold weather and consume electricity faster, so it is necessary to bring more batteries;
3. Bring more backup medicines. There are more backup medicines in extreme weather than usual. Bring plenty of cold and cold medicines for easy carrying. Because it is easy for hospitals to become overcrowded.
The cold outdoor climate actually hides many dangers. You must be cautious before traveling and prepare various emergency preparations. More importantly, keep your communication equipment in good condition. If an unexpected situation occurs, you can seek help in time.