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Nor’easter posed hypothermia risk

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ABC News

The post-Sandy nor’easter had some doctors worried that many of those affected by Sandy could face a life-threatening situation in the form of hypothermia. "Those without heat need to find a place with it as the temperatures fall these next few nights, dressing in layers and wearing a hat and avoiding alcohol are key factors to prevent it as well," said Robert McNamara, chair of emergency medicine at Temple University School of Medicine.