www.northhavencitizen.com
Volume 17, Number 2
Friday, January 14, 2022
Cold weather advice from the NHFD Wind chills were near zero Tuesday as arctic air from northern Alaska reached the state. And the winter of 2022 has only just begun. Chief Paul Januszewski and the North Haven Fire Department share the following tips to help keep residents and pets safe in cold weather situations.
Suiting up
that hold more body heat and do not absorb moisture. Wool, silk and When going outdoors, wear polypropylene hold more body heat a hat, scarf or knit mask to cover face than cotton. and mouth; long sleeves that are snug at the wrist; mittens (which are An insulation layer of clothing will help retain heat by trapping air close warmer than gloves); and water-reto the body. Natural fibers, like wool, sistant coat and boots. goose down and fleece work best. Also, residents are reminded to layer The outermost layer of clothing their clothing strategically. When choosing an inner layer, wear fabrics helps protect from the elements. It
should be tightly woven and preferably water- and wind-resistant to reduce loss of body heat. And try to stay dry outdoors, as wet clothing chills the body quickly. Excess sweating will cause your body to lose more heat, so remove extra layers of clothing when you feel too warm. See Weather, A3
Town will mail N95 masks to residents Citizen report
The Town of North Haven is offering N95 protective masks to residents who did not receive them at the recent community distribution event.
Wallingford Health Department staff, bottom, distribute at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 masks to residents on Jan. 4 at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
COVID cases continue to climb Citizen report
The previous state report showed 326 cases in North Haven.
ficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste The state’s latest COVID-19 report, or smell, sore throat, congestion or According to the Centers for Disease runny nose, nausea or vomiting, which includes two weeks of data, Control and Prevention, COVID-19 showed 703 positive cases in North and diarrhea. symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days Haven, which kept the town in the Hartford HealthCare has opened coronavirus red zone. The trigger for after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include fever or chills, top-of-the-chart red status starts at See COVID, A2 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. coughing, shortness of breath or dif-
"Our plan is to mail to you these masks directly to your home address. I would like to offer to those who were unable to receive masks on Monday evening up to six masks per household based on your family size," First Selectman Michael Freda said in a message posted to the municipal website. N95 masks are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth, creating efficient filtration of airborne particles. As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to swirl through the U.S., various news outlets have reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering updating its guidance to recSee Masks, A2