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Tolerance to low temperatures varies among individuals, just as comfort levels do. For most people, lowering home and office thermostats to the recommended 65 degree F during the day and 55 at night will not in itself cause colds, influenza or pneumonia.
Tolerance to low temperatures and resistance to illnesses depend on the body’s general state of health and the amount of exposure to winter weather. A wet and windy environment intensifies the effects of cold temperatures and makes it harder for the body to maintain its natural warmth.
Most qgjfants can cope well with temperatures in the 60 to 70 degree F range, provided they are kept warmly clothed and the relative humidity is kept high. Some elderly people may have special problems in dealing with low temperatures, and should consult their physician before lowering their thermostats drastically.
Winterizing The Home
Insulate your home. Reduce air leaks to keep heat in and cold out. Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic. Insulate walls and attics.
Have some type of emergency heating equipment available so you can keep at least one room warm enough to be livable if your furnace is not operating. The heat source you choose will depend on where you live or whether you own a home or rent. A fireplace with an vample supply of wood is, of course, excellent. A small, well-vented wood or coal stove, when installed properly and with regard to safety, is an efficient, low-cost heat source which may be used in houses and some apartments. Know how to use this emergency heating equipment safely to prevent fire or dangerous gases. Proper ventilation is essential.
Keep pipes from freezings Wrap the pipes in insulation made especially for water pipes, or in layers of old newspaper, lapping the ends and tying them around the pipes. Cover the newspapers with plastic to keep out moisture. When it is extremely cold and there is a real danger of freezing, let the faucets drip a little. Although this wastes water, it may prevent freezing damage.
Know where the valve for shutting off the water coming into the house or apartment is located. You may as a last resort have to shut off this main valve and drain all the pipes to keep them from freezing or bursting.
If the pipes freeze despite efforts to prevent it, open faucets wide to allow for expanison of the frozen water. Remove any newspaper that may be around the pipe. Wrap pipes with rags and pour hot water over the rags with the faucets still open to thaw a pipe.
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