Dangerous frosts covered New York: what not to do at home when it's very cold outside

A powerful winter storm is raging in the USA. Now he moved towards Canada and, bringing with him arctic frosts, covered New York. Edition The Hill talked about 5 things that can not be done at this time.

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Storm hits New York on coldest Christmas Eve since 1906 CNN.

At least 17 people have died in the United States, two of them in New York. They died on the evening of December 23 in Erie County in separate incidents when emergency medical personnel were unable to reach their homes in time to provide emergency medical care, Erie County Executive Mark Polonkartz said.

On the morning of December 24, according to the site poweroutage.us, 72 consumers were left without electricity in New York State. At the same time, more than 681 million people across the country have found themselves in the dark.

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In Buffalo - the city predicted to be one of the hardest hit - gusts of wind pushed Lake Erie beyond flood levels. According to the weather service, the water level should rise another four feet (1,2 m). On December 23, flood waters inundated much of Nassau County and Long Island. New York Times.

The cold will last in New York until about Monday, December 26, and coolness will continue until the middle of the week.

What not to do in arctic frosts

Do not bring grills or generators into the house

Carbon monoxide (CO) is colorless and odorless and can cause sudden illness, even death. It is formed as a result of exhaust fumes from outdoor accessories such as grills and generators. Carbon monoxide poisoning is most common during severe and cold weather events; especially after the wind can leave you without electricity and you are looking for alternative sources of electricity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 430 people die of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning every year in the United States, and 50 are forced to go to the emergency room.

Common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning to look out for include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.

Don't turn on sprinklers

Temperatures are forecast to remain well below freezing for more than 48 hours in many places. The water coming out of the sprinklers freezes immediately. In fact, if you leave your irrigation system running, there is a high chance that it will fail. If possible, it is better to drain the pipes.

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Do not take water from outdoor taps

Hose connections must be closed and disconnected to protect the pipe from bursting.

Do not keep the water shut-off valve out of reach

It's important to know where this valve is and make sure it's accessible and not blocked by debris or clutter. Practice turning it on and off, make sure it's not rusty. This valve is very important in case of freezing of the water supply and rupture of the pipe - it will allow you to turn off the water in the whole house.

Don't leave the garage door open

It is important to keep it closed so that the house can retain heat more efficiently. This will help protect the inner pipes, among other things.

Exception: If you plan to start the car in the garage to let it warm up, it is very important to keep the garage door open during this time to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.