HEADLINE: The Weather Outside is Frightful
The news is simple. It is cold. It is insanely cold, so much so, that some have questioned if this has been prompted by something external. Some even whisper that it is the work of the Dark. Perhaps the Dark Gale was the true harbinger of this horrible weather pattern. Many denizens of the outside forest now seek shelter inside the city walls, due to the cold, ice and snow.
There is some relief to be had here, as it seems our loved city is seeking to render as much aid as possible. It is rumored that the light poles, located about the city, give off heat to those who stand under them. If you are traveling for any length of time these days and nights, be sure to utilize them well, even if bundled.
For this brutal times of year, we would like to make everyone aware of the available assistance throughout the city.
There is a helpful guide of places about Convergence to seek aid in our Sleepless in Convergence column. As well as these 10 cold weather tips below. Stay safe, Convergence.
1. FIND SHELTER AROUND YOU
If you are on foot, build a shelter or find one nearest to you. Hollowed-out logs can be cleaned and used, and caves can serve as good shelter.
2. WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING IN LAYERS
Though it's tempting to wrap your clothing tight in extreme cold, wear loose clothing in layers to avoid restricted blood circulation. Tight clothing reduces the amount of trapped air, which acts as insulation.
3. CONSUME SNOW
If you have no water available, melt snow to drink. One option is to use your body heat from activity to melt the snow. Put some snow in a sealable container and put it in between your layers of clothing, close to your body. Though it takes a lot of snow to produce a decent amount of drinking water (the ratio is about 10:1), the water will help you survive.
4. STAY HYDRATED
Speaking of water, the more hydrated you are, the warmer you will be. If you have a fire, here's another way to melt the snow: build a water generator out of three sturdy sticks, some binding, and a plastic bag, sock or shirt into which the snow goes. With the lit fire next to the generator, the snow will gradually melt.
5. LIGHT A FIRE
Both for warmth and as a signal, light a fire using pencil-thick branches and evergreen limbs; maintain it using larger branches.
6. TRY TO KEEP YOUR FEET DRY
Trench foot happens after hours or days of exposure to wet or damp conditions. With symptoms like the sensation of pins and needles, numbness and pain, the skin starts appearing wet, white and shriveled. This can be prevented by keeping your feet dry. Try lining your shoes with plastic. If trench foot has affected your feet, get your feet as warm and dry as possible to prevent any further swelling and numbness.
7. KEEP YOUR CORE WARM
Keep the core of your body warm, using every useful object around including rags, cardboard and paper, to insulate your body.
8. PROTECT YOUR EXTREMITIES
To survive the extreme cold conditions, it is important to protect your extremities from frostbite using gloves, warm socks and boots or whatever is handy.
9. DON’T TOUCH FROZEN METAL
Do not touch frozen metal with bare hands as it can peel your skin away.
10. USE ANY HEAT SOURCE
Use any heat source around you, like a light bulb or flashlight, to help keep yourself warm.
((Taken from https://www.msn.com ))
Stay dry, stay warm, and a Happy New Year to you all!
Reporter: Alexi Alkaev
For ease of navigating the Convergence Chronicle, please click the links below to see which pages have been updated for the month of December. Be sure to read this month's 'Conspiracy Theories' page to see an 'update?' to the sim-wide event involving DJ Slicer. Also, check out 'The Man with the Van' and 'Sugar Cubed' for not one, but two interviews from Convergence Citizens this month!
