❄️The frigid temperatures continue ❄️ The Health Unit has issued a Cold Alert Extension today, Wednesday, January 22nd extending into Thursday, January 23rd. Wind chill values are expected to reach -22°C in the early hours of Thursday morning and potentially reaching temperatures of -15°C Thursday night. Remember, during extreme cold events, there are numerous steps you can take to protect yourself and others: 🏠Stay in heated buildings as much as possible, including your home, friend or family’s place, public buildings such as malls, libraries, etc. 🧣🧤Dress in multiple layers of loose-fitting clothes when going outside and cover up all exposed skin since, in extreme cold, frostbite can occur within minutes. 🫖Drink warm fluids but avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, as they cause your body to lose heat more rapidly. 🚫Avoid strenuous exercise while out in the cold as much as possible. 🌨Know the weather forecast and avoid travelling when extreme weather is predicted. 🚘Prepare your home and car for winter. For a list of warming centres in the City of London visit: london.ca/warming-centres For more information about extreme cold visit: healthunit.com/extreme-cold To read the full alert visit: healthunit.com/news-and-even… . . #MLHU #coldweather #LondonOntario #middlesexcounty