Stay safe on the ice by walking like this animal

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Sarah Bourassa TODAY

7 hours ago

With a monster blizzard expected to blanket the Northeast from Philadelphia to northern New England, millions of Americans will be navigating icy roads and sidewalks for days to come. Even heavy snow boots may not keep you upright on frozen walkways and stairs.

There is good news: If you find yourself slipping, remember tuck and roll."

If you feel yourself losing balance, tuck into a ball, make yourself as small as possible and keep your head and face away from the fall, experts say. Don't put out your hands to catch yourself, or you'll risk breaking your arms or wrists. Try to land on the fleshy part of your body rather than your knees or spine.

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Or try this proven way avoid a painful splat on the ice: Walk like a penguin. The waddle keeps your center of gravity over your front leg andwill help keep you upright. Spread your feet out slightly, to increase your center of gravity, and take small steps.

Also, keep your hands out of your pockets while walking that decreases your center of gravity and balance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You need your arms for balance.

Slips and falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional deaths, according to theNational Safety Council. And with the latest snow and ice storm affecting as many as 29 million people for the next several days, it's time to be extra careful.

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Stay safe on the ice by walking like this animal