Due to the dangerously , frigid temperatures , the Bartlett Police Department lobby will serve as a warming center for anyone in need of relief from the cold .  
   BARTLETT POLICE DEPARTMENT
   📍 228 S . Main St
   Open 24 Hours . Call 630 - 837 - 0846 for more info
   What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia?
   Adults:
   Shivering
   Exhaustion or feeling very tired
   Confusion
   Fumbling hands
   Memory loss
   Slurred speech
   Drowsiness
   Babies:
   bright red , cold skin
   very low energy
   Don’t wait – take action
   Hypothermia is a medical emergency . If you notice any of the above signs , take the person’s temperature . If it is below 95° F , get medical attention immediately!
   If you are not able to get medical help right away , try to warm the person up .
   Get the person into a warm room or shelter .
   Remove any wet clothing the person is wearing .
   Warm the center of the person’s body—chest , neck , head , and groin—using an electric blanket , if available . You can also use skin - to - skin contact under loose , dry layers of blankets , clothing , towels , or sheets .
   Warm drinks can help increase body temperature , but do not give alcoholic drinks . Do not try to give beverages to an unconscious person .
   After body temperature has increased , keep the person dry and wrap their body , including their head and neck , in a warm blanket .
   Get the person proper medical attention as soon as possible .
   What is frostbite?
   Frostbite is a type of injury caused by freezing . It leads to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects , usually extremities such as the nose , ears , cheeks , chin , fingers , and toes . Frostbite can permanently damage the body , and severe cases can lead to amputation ( removing the affected body part ) .
   What are the signs and symptoms of frostbite?
   If you notice redness or pain in any skin area , get out of the cold or protect any exposed skin—frostbite may be beginning . Any of the following signs may point to frostbite:
   A white or grayish - yellow skin area
   Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
   Numbness
   A person who has frostbite may not know they have it until someone else points it out because the frozen parts of their body are numb .
   If you notice signs of frostbite on yourself or someone else , seek medical care . Check to see if the person is also showing signs of hypothermia . Hypothermia is a more serious condition and requires emergency medical care .
   If ( 1 ) a person shows signs of frostbite , but no signs of hypothermia and ( 2 ) immediate medical care is not available , do the following:
   Get the person into a warm room as soon as possible .
   Unless absolutely necessary , do not walk on feet or toes that show signs of frostbite—this increases the damage .
   Do not rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all . This can cause more damage .
   Put the areas affected by frostbite in warm—not hot—water ( the temperature should be comfortable to the touch for unaffected parts of the body ) .
   If warm water is not available , warm the affected area using body heat . For example , you can use the heat of an armpit to warm frostbitten fingers .
   Do not use a heating pad , heat lamp , or the heat of a stove , fireplace , or radiator for warming . Affected areas are numb and can easily burn .
   
   

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