Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but some groups are more vulnerable than most.
Infographic from the National Weather Service:
Cold impacts on vulnerable populations
- Dress in loose layers and cover all exposed skin
- Limit or avoid time outdoors
- Consume hot foods and warm drinks, but avoid caffeine and alcohol
- Check on family, friends, and neighbors
Fort Wayne, Indiana (December 4, 2025) – Tonight will be frigid with low temperatures near zero by early Friday. Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature.
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