‘Throughout the warmth, you ought to be cautious of your well being and search for methods to keep away from overheating,’ notes well being unit officers
NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
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An excessive warmth warning has been issued for some communities in our area for Tuesday, July 19 by to Wednesday, July 20. Presently these areas embody:
- Orillia – Lagoon Metropolis – Washago
- Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
- Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
When temperatures are excessive, overexertion will improve the chance of warmth exhaustion, dehydration or warmth stroke. Throughout the warmth, you ought to be cautious of your well being and search for methods to keep away from overheating.
- You’ll want to drink loads of fluids (non-caffeinated). Do not wait till you’re feeling thirsty – that is an indication that your physique is already turning into dehydrated.
- Keep cool indoors.
- Draw blinds or curtains to forestall radiant warmth from coming into properties.
- Electrical followers present consolation by growing evaporation; nonetheless, when circumstances are excessive, followers is not going to stop heat-related sickness.
- In case you have to be exterior, keep within the shade and be sure to put on and reapply sunscreen, a broad-brimmed hat, sun shades and light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
- Maintain bodily exercise to a minimal.
Infants and younger kids, the frail aged and other people with persistent lung circumstances or taking sure pharmaceuticals are extra susceptible to hurt from overheating. Verify in on household and pals who’re extra susceptible to the results of utmost warmth to ensure they’re staying protected.
For extra details about excessive warmth, go to the well being unit’s web site at www.smdhu.org/warmth or name Well being Connection weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.
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