Around a foot of snow has fallen across the county, so snow lovers are happy! It will continue to snow for a few more hours, but many of you will spend the day removing snow.

Shoveling snow can by physically demanding and can lead to injuries such as sprains and strains, but even more serious heart attacks. Please follow these safety tips when you go out in today’s wintry weather:

1. If you or someone you are with begins to have chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 right away.
2. If you have a history of heart disease do not shovel without your doctor’s okay.
3. Shovel small amounts of snow at a time.
4. Push the snow instead of lifting where possible. If you have a driveway, move snow to the opposite side of where a plow will…