Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Hypothermia Response Guide
A farm hypothermia response guide with ordered steps for recognizing symptoms, calling for help, warming a person gradually, and avoiding mistakes while waiting for medical care.
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The steps on this page
- Recognize shivering and confusion
- Call emergency services
- Move the person indoors
- Remove wet clothing
- Wrap in dry blankets
- Warm the chest first
- Give warm drinks if alert
- Avoid rubbing or hot baths
- Monitor breathing until help arrives
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with CDC and Ready.gov.
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