How to Prepare For the Polar Vortex

John Torres, M.D. and Felix Gussone, MD of NBC News wrote:

This week, millions of Americans are going to experience temperatures their generation has never seen before — a life-threatening polar vortex sweeping across the country. Some places, like Chicago, are bracing for temperatures as low as -20° F and brutal wind chills of -50° F. At least 75 million Americans in the East, Midwest and Deep South are facing an arctic blast.

Temperatures this low are not just uncomfortable, they can pose a serious threat to your health.

As an emergency room doctor there's one thing I see in nearly every patient who comes in with problems caused by bitter cold weather — they weren't properly prepared for it.

Here are some ways to protect you and your family:

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