Take It Slow In The Snow

As the snow piles up, OEM reminds New Yorkers to ease into the tasks ahead. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unfamiliar exercise, such as shoveling snow or pushing a car, can bring on a heart attack or make other medical conditions worse. Follow these tips to stay safe and healthy while working outdoors: Stretch and warm up your body before shoveling snow to prevent injury. Protect your lungs from extremely cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors. Take frequent rest breaks and drink plenty of fluids to avoid overexertion and dehydration. Offer to help individuals who require special assistance, including seniors and people with disabilities. Remember to maintain an awareness of utilities when shoveling snow. Do not cover fire hydrants with snow when clearing sidewalks and driveways. Do not shovel snow into manholes and catch basins. The City needs its infrastructure functioning properly to weather the storm. Learn more winter weather tips See OEM's Tip of the Week on the website