What To Do If You Are Caught In A Winter Storm?

About 240 million Americans were under severe weather warning on Friday

The US has been grappling with extreme cold weather as the country was hit by a “bomb cyclone” winter storm that knocked out power, cancelled flights, and sent temperatures below -55 Fahrenheit (-48 Celsius). With below-freezing temperatures expected until Tuesday, learn how to AVOID, SPOT and TREAT frostbite and hypothermia with this helpful graphic from @CDCgov#NYwx#CTwx#NJwxpic.twitter.com/lWrgc2UOs7

About 240 million Americans were under severe weather warning on Friday when even the normally temperate southern states witnessed biting cold temperatures.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), if you are caught in a winter storm then you must first try to stay dry and cover the body parts that are exposed to the chilling wind. In case a shelter is not available nearby, the priority should be to build a snow cave to get protection from the wind. A fire can also be started to provide heat to the body and will also help draw attention. Rocks can be placed around the fire to absorb and reflect heat.