In the context of the expected sudden decrease in temperatures, specialists warn the population to wear appropriate clothes and shoes. The period of exposure to coldness must be limited as much as possible because, as doctors say, prolonged exposure to low temperatures and humidity can lead to hypothermia, IPN reports.

The National Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Center recommends the people to wear sufficiently loose shoes so as to be able to move the toes. This should be done especially by those who suffer from poor blood circulation in legs and from diabetes. If the shoes are tight, frostbite could be sustained.

The head and hands should be protected from cold because more than one third of the warmth of the body is lost through extremities. The women, elderly people, children and persons with respiratory infections feel the low temperatures more intensely. The nutrition should be adjusted to the weather conditions. When the temperatures decrease, the body’s needs in energy grow. Consequently, the number of calories should be increased; hot beverages should be drunk, while alcohol should be avoided.

The State Hydrometeorological Service issued an orange code advisory for heavy snow in the central and southern districts, where the layer of snow is expected to reach 7-17 centimeters. The warning covers the period between January 6 and 8. There will be snowstorms and snow piles will form in the period.

The Civil Protection and Emergencies Service warns the drivers to appropriately equip their motor vehicles and put a shovel, sand and chains in the car. The cell phone battery should be charged so as to be able to call the 901 service in an emergency.