The Los Angeles County Health Officer extended  a cold weather warning Monday, due to the National Weather service forecast of freezing conditions in the Santa Clarita Valley. 

The cold weather alert was extended due to Santa Clarita temperatures dropping to 32 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill from Tuesday through Friday, according to officials. 

“Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather. Extra precaution should be taken to ensure they don’t get too cold when they are outside,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “There are places where people can go to stay warm, such as shelters or other public facilities. We also want to remind people not to use stoves, barbecues or ovens to heat their homes due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.”

Precautions to take during the cold weather: 

• Dress in layers and cover the head, hands and feet 
• Check on family members and friends and anyone else who might have limited mobility 
• Please bring your pets inside at night time

During the cold weather be sure to take shelter during the peak hours. The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority has a Winter Shelter Program available for those who are homeless. For more information regarding shelter people can click here. 

People who are exposed to cold weather for long periods of time can begin to lose body heat and start experiencing hypothermia. Early symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, and confusion and disorientation. Late symptoms of hypothermia include: no shivering, blue skin, dilated pupils, slowed pulse and breathing, and loss of consciousness.

People exposed to extreme cold weather such as snow can experience frostbite where it can affect the areas of the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes.

Prevent Carbon Monoxide when heating your home: 

• Use only approved heaters to heat your home 
• install a carbon monoxide detector in your home
• If you have an outdoor generator make it is at least 10 ft. away from your home 

Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are shortness of breath, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and nausea 

Los Angeles County residents and business owners, including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs may also call 2-1-1 or by clicking here for emergency preparedness information and other referral services 24 hours a day and seven days a week. For the deaf and hard of hearing, call the TDD line at 1-800-660-4026.

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