Stay Warm, Stay Safe

Warmth Saves Lives；

While staying hydrated is essential during disasters, maintaining body temperature takes precedence.

When a person’s body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius, their vital functions begin to deteriorate. A core body temperature below 32 degrees Celsius can result in serious complications including altered consciousness and respiratory failure, potentially leading to death.

On the other hand, dehydration tends to progress relatively slowly. Symptoms such as thirst and headache may appear, and in severe cases, it can lead to altered consciousness or kidney failure. However, it can be improved by adequate hydration.

If your body temperature drops too low, you can develop hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. If you’re in a disaster and can’t get heat or warm food, it’s important to keep warm to prevent hypothermia.

Countermeasures for hypothermia in the event of insufficient measures in a disaster:

1. Huddling together for warmth.

2. Share something warm.

3. Move one’s body.

4. Reuse a plastic bottle. (By filling a plastic bottle with hot water, you can create a makeshift hot water bottle.)

5. Wrap oneself in cardboard or newspaper.

6. Utilize emergency thermal blankets and heat packs.

7. Seek medical attention.