Executive Gardner Urges Residents and Businesses to Be Prepared for Extremely Cold Weather
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner encourages residents and businesses to be prepared for very low temperatures over the next three nights, as forecast by the National Weather Service. Such frigid weather creates a higher risk of hypothermia, frostbite and carbon monoxide poisoning, especially for older adults, young children and those with chronic medical conditions. During cold weather, the Emergency Management Division advises residents to: Stay indoors and dress warmly. Wear layers of clothing if there is a need to go outside. Prepare for power outages. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use…
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