By Jeremy Coumbes on February 8, 2021 at 10:58am
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The Illinois Department of Transportation has closed the Kampsville Ferry on the Illinois River due to ice.
The ferry closed at 5:00 pm Sunday evening. No word on when IDOT expects to reopen the crossing at this time.
Greene County Sheriff’s Office officials say those needing to cross the river can travel to Hardin and cross over into Calhoun County by way of the Joe Page Bridge.
(The Center Square) — The coldest weather in two years has descended on Illinois and it is expected to stick around. The expected low temperatures could be the coldest conditions the state has experienced since the pola.
Bright red, cold skin in infants
According to a release, infants and the elderly are more at risk of hypothermia, which should not be treated at home. Individuals suspected to have the condition should be treated at a hospital.
How Should I Avoid Frostbite?
Frostbite could set in on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes, officials said. The face, ears, hands and feet tend to be the most commonly impacted.
According to a release, frostbite skin is whitish and stiff, and tends to feel numb rather than painful.
In order to treat frostbite, officials advised to warm the affected part of the body gradually before seeking medical attention.