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Frostbite Warning Extended to Friday January 24, 2014

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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a Frostbite Warning to advise residents to take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek shelter indoors. This warning is in effect until Friday January 24, 2014.

A Frostbite Warning is issued when a wind chill of -35 or colder is forecast for the Ottawa area. At these temperatures, exposed skin can freeze in less than ten minutes. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for people who stay outside for long periods of time without adequate protection. Overexposure can result in severe injury and even death. OPH recommends that you wear several layers of clothing to keep warm and make sure that the outer layer protects you from wind and moisture.

Frostbite results when the skin and underlying tissues freeze. Skin is white and waxy and feels hard to the touch. Frostbite is a serious condition that can require amputation. Medical attention is advised. Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite where only the skin freezes. Both frostbite and frostnip can be treated by gradually warning skin using body heat or warm water. Never rub or massage affected areas.

Children, the elderly, people with poor circulation and the homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. There are many services available to help the homeless:

· Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters,
· Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in from the cold, and
· Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the Salvation Army.

To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are encouraged to call: 3-1-1. Calls are answered by the City of Ottawa Call Centre on a priority basis and referrals are made to the appropriate services.

For more information on frostbite, hypothermia and cold weather precautions visit ottawa.ca/health or call 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). For more information on frostbite, hypothermia and cold weather precautions visit ottawa.ca/health or call 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).

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Raising Resilient Children: 10 Ways to Foster a Positive Environment at Home and at School!

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The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) Proudly Presents:Raising Resilient Children: 10 Ways to Foster a Positive Environment at Home and at School!  

This FREE information session features Psychologist Maggie Mamen who will address ten issues that all parents, community members and staff need to be aware of in order to raise resilient children. The issues that Dr. Mamen will address are:

  • Independence
  • Values
  • The Benefits of Failure
  • Problem Solving
  • Choice-making
  • Boundaries
  • Assertiveness
  • Patience
  • Empathy/Mindfulness
  • Tolerance
Session Information
Date: Tuesday November 15, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School (149 Berrigan Drive, Nepean, ON  K2J 5C6)
Each participant will receive a FREE copy of Dr. Mamen’s book “The Pampered Child” and will be invited to interact with Maggie after her presentation during a book signing.
Dr. Mamen will also be launching her DVD “Parent Power” which will be available for purchase during the book signing.
Each School Council is asked to send representation so they are able to share the information and resources with their parent and school community.
This event is part of the OCDSB’s Speakers’ Series which offers free presentations to the OCDSB community and seeks to provide school councils,  parents and educators with access to leading ideas in education that will allow us to work collaboratively to better support student learning. This event is sponsored by the OCDSB Parental Involvement Committee with grant funding from the Ministry of Education, and supported by Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools.
For more information please see the following OCDSB weblink:

Helpful Hints for Healthy Lunches (Peanut free and Now Peanut Butter Substitute free)

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 For other parents out there who are struggling to find some foods that are nut free, and now peanut butter substitute free, here are some links that might assist you in sending your child to school with a healthy lunch that they will eat:

http://ottawa.ca/health_safety/living/nutrition/fact_sheet/peanutless_lunch_en.html

http://www.toronto.ca/health/pdf/nm_peanut_allergies.pdf

Why not share your best lunch idea by posting your comment?