The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has the following cold weather tips for county residents:
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- Check daily on elderly friends, relatives and neighbors who live alone.
- While indoors, try to keep at least one room heated to 70 degrees.This is especially important for the elderly and small children to prevent hypothermia.
- Be careful when using fireplaces, stoves or space heaters to stay warm. Carbon monoxide poisoning and home fires are very real winter hazards.
- Carry extra clothing, blankets and high energy snacks, such as cereal or candy bars in your car for protection if car stalls. Keep the gas tank near full to prevent icing.
- Keep your pets warm — they get cold too!