From the starting of the winter season, experts have been warning people about the weather conditions. They declared this season's weather conditions to be the coldest in past twenty years. Experts advise people to use their common sense and follow the precautions to protect themselves from bitter cold.

According to the sources, 37 emergency room visits related to cold exposures, hypothermia or frost bite has been reported by the Ohio Department of Health since 24 December. The department said that they will continue to monitor similar visits over the next several days along with the emergency room visits due to carbon monoxide exposure.

Ohioans have been advised to look after themselves and their neighbors as the coming temperatures are expected to fall into the negative double-digits. They have been advised to use fireplace, wood stoves or other combustion heaters to get themselves warm, but make sure that the homes are properly ventilated.

Experts also advices people to eat healthy food and balanced meals during winters to get themselves warm. Some points have also been stated that a person must follow, when he goes out of his home. One is to dress warmly and remain dry. Another is to wear hats and mittens always.