Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
In case you have not already heard, Hanover Schools are dismissing early
\ntomorrow, Tuesday, February 1st. Please consult your child’s school if you
\nare unsure of the early release time as they all are different due to the
\nbus schedules.<\/p>\n
I have truthfully lost track of how many big snowstorms we have had this
\nyear – and it is only January 31st! With more snow in this week’s forecast,
\nand with thanks to our Hanover Fire Department members who are concerned
\nabout us, I am forwarding along some timely snow safety tips:<\/p>\n
Dress Children for Safety: <\/p>\n
*\tDress children in many layers of clothing – clothing traps warm air
\nnext to the body, and multiple layers increase the amount of warm air
\ntrapped. Because most of our body heat is lost through our heads, a head
\ncovering will not only provide warmth but also prevent heat loss. Protect
\nears with a scarf or earmuffs. Mittens tend to keep hands warmer than
\ngloves.
\n*\tClothing should be free of long drawstrings, especially if they have
\ntoggles attached, as they can get stuck and cause serious injury. Shorter
\nscarves where the ends can be stuffed into a child’s jacket will be less
\nlikely to get caught or tangled in winter sports equipment, such as sleds.<\/p>\n
While at Snow Play: <\/p>\n
*\tChildren should be discouraged from making snow tunnels or forts
\nbecause they could collapse and cause suffocation. Snow can weigh more than
\n20 pounds per cubic foot! Building a fort with snow walls and using an old
\nsheet for a roof is a fun and safe alternative.
\n*\tTo avoid injury that could result from a snowplow, children should
\nnot play near the road on snow piles.<\/p>\n
When Sledding: <\/p>\n
*\tLook for shallow slopes in an area free of obstacles, such as trees
\nor fences, and away from streets, parking lots, or bodies of flowing or
\nfrozen water.
\n*\tThe surface should be packed snow (not ice), allowing better control
\nof the sled.
\n*\tProper position on the sled, sitting up with feet forward, will
\ndecrease the chance of head or abdominal injuries.
\n*\tIt is recommended that children wear a multi-sport or bicycle helmet
\nfor protection.
\n*\tNever ride in a sled that is being pulled by a motorized vehicle.
\n*\tUse the sled in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
\nfor the number of children to be riding on it.<\/p>\n
When Skating: <\/p>\n
*\tShallow, flooded fields are ideal places for ice-skating and present
\nless of a threat than skating on bodies of frozen water.
\n*\tAlways have at least one other person present. Never skate alone.
\nAn adult should be present to provide supervision.
\n*\tChildren should learn to fall on their behinds, not on their hands.<\/p>\n
For "Around Town on the Web",<\/p>\n
Cathy H-B<\/p>\n
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