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COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS. Proper clothing: "Never venture outdoors without wearing gloves, a hat and several layers of clothing," the National Weather Service says. ... Stay dry: Moisture, even sweat, increases heat loss. Stay hydrated: Increased hydration also means increased blood flow, and less chance of frostbite. More items... •

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Brrrrrr. It's time to bundle up, as a blast of Arctic air overtakes the Garden State and surrounding region.

Dress in layers, check your car battery, and protect your water pipes.

Those are just some of the safety tips being offered by the National Weather Service, the state Office of Emergency Management and other experts to help New Jerseyans protect themselves and their homes from the latest blast of Arctic air that has swept into the region. The coldest wave is still yet to arrive, and weather officials are saying it will be downright dangerous to be outside for long periods of time on Saturday and Sunday. "Bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will move into the area this weekend," the weather service's regional office in Mount Holly said in a special weather statement issued Thursday night. After hovering in the upper 20s on Friday, temperatures will be falling into the teens during the daytime Saturday -- then down to the single digits in southern New Jersey and as low as zero to five degrees below zero in northern New Jersey overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning. Making it feel even worse will be wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "Wind chill values during this time could reach life-threatening levels," the weather service warned. Those gusts could make it feel like it's 15 to 20 degrees below zero in most of the Garden State, and as cold as 30 below zero in the Poconos. To top it off, there's a possibility of a storm system developing on Monday, with the potential for dumping heavy snow, freezing rain or plain rain Monday night and Tuesday, the weather service said.

COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS

Proper clothing: "Never venture outdoors without wearing gloves, a hat and several layers of clothing," the National Weather Service says. "Wind chill values Saturday night into Sunday morning could lead to frostbite in less than 30 minutes if proper precautions are not taken."

Stay dry: Moisture, even sweat, increases heat loss.

Stay hydrated: Increased hydration also means increased blood flow, and less chance of frostbite. Frostbite: Indications of frostbite include white, gray, numb, and/or waxy skin. Bring a person with this condition indoors, experts say, and gently warm the affected area with body heat or warm water. Hypothermia: Indications of lowered body temperature include slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, or shaking hands. Get a person to a warm indoor location as quickly as possible, and get the core of the body warmed as quickly as possible. Temperatures below 95 degrees require immediate medical attention. Space heaters: Be extremely careful, and follow all directions when using alternative forms of heat. That includes wood stoves. Both smaller-source forms of heat can be a serious fire hazard, as fire experts have warned repeatedly in times of cold weather.

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Fire and smoke alarms: All alarms in your home should be checked, and operational. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, experts said. Heating: Seal openings allowing cold air into the home. Move furniture away from heating registers and radiators. Don't keep you heat set too high, or your furnace will be overworked and could break down. Avoid open flames: Never use a stove or oven to heat your home or use an open flame to melt frozen pipes. Many house fires result from these practices. If your car battery is old, like this one, you probably should buy a new one. If there's corrosion around your battery terminals, get it cleaned. (Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) Plumbing: Insulate and cover exposed pipes, especially outdoor spigots. Thermostats should be set at 65 to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. Keep cabinets open to help protect exposed pipes and pipes along exterior walls from freezing. Keep a faucet on a slow, constant drip to keep the water moving and help prevent pipes from freezing. Cars: Make sure your car battery is good enough to make it through the cold winter. Also make sure your car is serviced with appropriate levels of antifreeze, and good-condition tires. Keep your gas tank filled to avoid icing. Pack your car with emergency items, such as jumper cables, blankets, extra clothes, gloves, bags of sand or kitty litter, food items, flashlights and a first aid kit. Many of these items will be needed if your car breaks down and you are stranded for a lengthy time. Pets: Bring your dogs and cats indoors, and make sure they are in a warm place with plenty of hydration. Know their limits to the cold, in case they need to go outside. Neighbors: Check on your elderly neighbors to be sure they are okay and have adequate heat during the cold snap. Len Melisurgo may be reached at LMelisurgo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @LensReality. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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