The regional department of health has advised that we are in an level 1 yellow alert situation for high temperatures for today and tomorrow, July 9th and 10th.
Recommendations:
- Protect yourself and your family from the sun and the heat
- Stay in places with protection from the sun for as much of the day as possible. In the house keep blinds down if possible to keep the interior fresh
- Open windows at night to keep fresh air circulating
- Use ventilators or air conditioning if available
- Be aware of the possibility of extreme temperature changes entering or leaving some premises
- Avoid direct sunlight outdoors. Use a parasol or cap, light loose clothing
- On the beach or by the pool stay under a parasol
- Drink a lot of water and if you are out and about make sure you have water with you
- Never leave children, older people or pets in a closed vehicle
- Avoid long stints of outdoor physical exercise during hottest time of the day. Reduce any physical activities during these hours
- Eat light regular meals, and take water-based drinks with mineral salts, eat fruit and vegtables to help replace salts lost through perspiration
- Avoid alcoholic drinks, very hot foods and calorie-heavy foods
- Help others, visit those who are older or sick who live alone
- If you are taking medication consult your doctor if you think they may affect your body-temperature regulation
- If you need help or information call 012
