Take care of precautions for frostbite

“It is important to plan ahead when traveling or being exposed to extremely cold winter conditions,” said Dr. Troy Dawson of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “By taking a few precautions, the risk for frostbite injury may be prevented.

Frostbite occurs when blood vessels and skin tissue are damaged after exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, added Dr. Dawson.

"It can occur quickly or slowly. The speed of a frostbite injury depends upon how cold or windy the temperature conditions are and the length of exposure to those conditions. It most commonly affects the fingers, toes, earlobes...