With cold weather arriving, it’s important to find a safe, warm place inside to stay. Our friends at Reach of Washington County put together these important resources for everyone to have:
- Homeless-Street-Guide-3perPage-October-2025
- Food-and-Clothing-Resources-ENGLISH-updated-9-2-2025 Español
Do you know the signs?
Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature. Signs can be shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech or drowsiness. If you see signs of hypothermia in someone, get them to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first, such as the head, neck and chest. Keep them dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.
Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in the face, fingers or toes. Frostbite can make skin numb and change color to white or grayish-yellow. Skin can also become firm or waxy. If you see signs of frostbite, go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Do not massage or use a heating pad.
Important Tips:
- If you are outside helping to shovel snow, make sure you wear a hat. It helps keep you from losing body heat. Cover all exposed parts of your body. Wear layered clothing and wear a hat and a scarf, cover your mouth to protect your face and keep you warm.
- Wear mittens, if you have them. They’re warmer than gloves.
- Put on dry clothes as soon as you come inside.
Don’t Forget About Fido!
