The case in summary: The Siberian cold has hit Eastern Norway, with temperatures down to minus 20 degrees. Municipal chief physician Jannikken Bømvik-Fejzic warns against severe hypothermia linked to the consumption of alcohol or other drugs. Bømvik-Fejzic encourages people to dress well, have a plan for how to get home. She also encourages parents to talk to young people about the use of alcohol and other drugs. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAI. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. – Cases of severe hypothermia are often linked to the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, says Jannikken Bømvik-Fejzic, chief municipal physician in Fredrikstad. The blast cold has really hit southern Norway. On Saturday evening, it is reported to drop to minus 20 degrees in several places in Eastern Norway. Municipal chief physician in Fredrikstad, Jannikken Bømvik-Fejzic, asks people to be careful in the cold. Photo: Privat The Municipal Supervisor in Fredrikstad asks those who have thought about going out to the city this weekend to think twice. – It is very important to dress well, also when going to a party. When it’s so cold outside, you have to be warmly dressed and shod, says Bømvik-Fejzic. – It is also a good idea to have made a plan for how to get home. The police: – Don’t stay long waiting for a taxi On the night of Saturday, 14 cold records were broken in Eastern Norway. The cold weather has, among other things, led to delays and cancellations on the train lines. Temperatures will also be low tonight. This weekend is therefore not the time for skimpy party clothes. – People must ensure that they dress well, also for what happens to and from the club. They should make sure they get home quickly, and not stay long waiting for a taxi, says Even Klund, head of the community police in Fredrikstad. Even Klund, head of the community police in Fredrikstad, asks people to dress well. Photo: Tomas Berger/news / news Regardless of the weather conditions, you should be aware of the amount of alcohol you consume, Klund believes. – You shouldn’t drink too much. The alcohol means that you don’t feel the cold as much as before. If you were to drink a lot, you must be careful not to lose consciousness or fall asleep somewhere, says Klund. – What are you doing to prepare for the cold weekend? – We do not prepare more than usual. The probability is high that it will be a quiet weekend, even without the cold. Christmas and Christmas party time over, and it’s January. More prone to accidents Municipal supervisor Jannikken Bømvik-Fejzic encourages parents to have an extra chat with the young person before they go out. – It makes sense to have a chat about the use of alcohol and other drugs, you are more prone to accidents, including hypothermia, when under the influence of drugs. – If you see someone who needs help or is too scantily clad – what should you do? – As with any other year, you should do what you can to help the person. What to do depends on the situation, but the first priority is to prevent the person from becoming hypothermic, says Bømvik-Fejzic. – Help the person in/offer warm clothes or blankets. If the situation indicates that you should call the emergency services, you do so.
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