Doctor warns of hypothermia dangers after woman dies in Kentucky
A hypothermia fatality has been reported in Kentucky due to frigid temperatures.
and last updated 2021-02-20 11:10:14-05
TODD COUNTY, Ky. (WTVF) â A hypothermia death has been reported in Kentucky due to frigid temperatures.
In some cases, it can take only minutes for someone to become too cold. A woman who was staying in Guthrie, Kentucky died from hypothermia, and another person who was in the mobile home is currently being treated for it.
25-year-old Melissa Sheerin was found dead in a mobile home that didn t have heat or electricity on February 12. Itâs just a really bad situation, Hailee Foster said.
Weather-related deaths in Tenn. increase to 10 during winter storms
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and last updated 2021-02-20 15:17:30-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â A total of ten Tennesseans have died as a result of this week s winter storm.
The Tennessee Department of Health reported the increase in weather-related deaths Saturday:
Shelby County: 4
Overton County: 1
Thankfully, the snow has ended and temperatures are expected to warm up this weekend, helping the mid-state thaw out.
As of Friday afternoon, power outages were down to about 7,000 customers with the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation having the most outages. UCEMC officials expect full restoration to take several days.
State reports 6 winter storm deaths
Dickson County Sheriff s Office
Crews attempt to rescue a farmer from a frozen pond in Dickson County.
and last updated 2021-02-18 23:23:47-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â A total of six Tennesseans have died as a result of this week s winter storm.
The Tennessee Department of Health reported the increase in weather-related deaths Thursday.
Shelby County: 2
Even though the snow and sleet has tapered off. A state of emergency remains active throughout Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is continuing to monitor, plow and treat roads with salt. Roads will likely refreeze Thursday night as temperatures are expected to dip into the teens across the mid-state.