Did you know about 11,500 people visit the emergency room yearly due to snow shoveling injuries?

# Snow

# Shoveling

# Safety Tips

# Winter Storm

# Winter Wx

Tips for shoveling safely

About 11,500 people visit the emergency room each year due to snow shoveling injuries, and according to https://www.weather.gov/, much of the area will likely see snow!

Prepare Yourself:

→ Dress warmly and in layers.

→ Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

→ Eat snacks that include complex carbohydrates.

Shovel Safely:

→ Lift with your legs, not your back, and take breaks every 5 minutes.

→ Shovel small scoops, about one or two inches at a time.

→ Shovel every few hours to prevent the snow from building up.

Other tips:→ Remember to clear your exhaust vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

→ When shoveling sidewalks and curb cuts, clear at least 36 inches (or follow your local rules) to allow space for people using wheelchairs and mobility aids.

→ Shovel around fire hydrants since every second matters during a fire

If you have any steam left, consider shoveling out:

→ Accessible parking spots (both occupied and empty)

→ Curb cuts

→ Storm drains

Enjoy the snow!

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Did you know about 11,500 people visit the emergency room yearly due to snow shoveling injuries?

Tips for shoveling safely

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