COLD STRESS/WIND CHILL PRECAUTIONS Published Jan. 5, 2018 DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- See below for information regarding cold stress and wind chill notification messages:RED FLAG – Wind Chill Condition is DANGER: Limit outdoor operations with water (vehicle/aircraft washing), wear mittens not gloves and total body protection [wear appropriate layers and All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS). Protect head, face and hands.] Cover exposed flesh, avoid heavy sweating, change wet clothes immediately, and implement the ‘buddy’ system. Recommend 30 minutes WORK/30 minutes WARMING (warming must be in an indoor, heated environment).YELLOW FLAG – Wind Chill Condition is CAUTION: Limit outdoor operations with water (vehicle/aircraft washing), wear mittens not gloves and total body protection [wear appropriate layers and All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS). Protect head, face and hands.] Cover exposed flesh, avoid heavy sweating, change wet clothes immediately, and implement the ‘buddy’ system. Recommend 40 minutes WORK/20 minutes WARMING (warming must be in an indoor, heated environment).GREEN FLAG - Wind Chill Condition is STANDARD: Limit outdoor operations with water (vehicle/aircraft washing), wear gloves and appropriate layers of clothing, avoid heavy sweating, change wet clothes immediately, and implement the ‘buddy’ system. Recommend 50 minutes WORK/10 minutes WARMING.(warming must be in an indoor, heated environment).