Continues theheat wave over Puglia with the forecast of a maximum perceived temperature of 36 degrees. For today the bulletin of the Ministry of Health reports alevel 3 alert (red code), corresponding to the maximum level, which indicates emergency conditions with possible negative effects on the health of healthy and active people and not only on risk subgroups such as the elderly, very young children and people suffering from chronic diseases.
To deal with the situation, the municipal Department for Social Policies has decided to extend the operation of the emergency point for heat emergencies in via Matteotti 4, operational today from 10am to 12pm.
Services guaranteed thanks to collaboration with Italian Red Cross and John XXIII Foundation include the possibility of staying in an air-conditioned environment, obtaining information and advice on dealing with the heat, receiving fresh water, assistance and measurement of blood pressure. To these are added the services Ready shopping And Medicines readyfor home delivery of essential products and medicines: to request them just call the number 0803210743.
It is also recommended to follow the general advice dictated to the population by the Ministry of Health to reduce the risks related to level 3 heat waves: avoid exposing yourself to heat and direct sun during the hottest hours of the day (between 11am and 6pm): high temperatures and humidity can cause symptoms associated with heat and burns; avoid strenuous outdoor physical activity during the hottest times of the day; spend the hottest hours of the day in the coolest room in the housebathing yourself often with fresh water; use the air conditioner correctly. If you only have a fan, use it following some precautions; spend a few hours in an air-conditioned public place, particularly during the hottest hours of the day; ensures a adequate air exchange: natural ventilation determines better air exchange than mechanical ventilation; wear light, light clothing made of natural fibres (cotton, linen), cover your head with a light hat light in color and uses sunglasses; protect your skin from sunburn with sun creams with high protection factor; drink liquids, moderating the intake of carbonated or sugary drinks, tea and coffee; also avoid too cold drinks and alcoholic beverages; follow alight nutrition, prefer pasta and fish to meat, avoiding processed and spicy foods; consumes lots of fresh vegetables and fruit; pay attention to the correct storage of perishable foods (dairy products, meat) as high temperatures can favor the proliferation of pathogenic germs causing gastrointestinal diseases; if you take medications, do not independently suspend ongoing therapies but consult your doctor for any adjustments to your drug therapy; pay attention to the correct storage of medicineskeep them away from heat sources and direct sunlight and place those with a storage temperature no higher than 25-30°C in the refrigerator; if the car is not air conditioned, avoid traveling in the hottest hours of the day (between 11am and 6pm); Don’t forget to bring enough with you water supplies in case of unexpected queues or files; do not leave non-self-sufficient people, children and the elderly, even if for a short time, in the car parked in the sun; make sure that sick or bedridden people do not they are too covered; offer assistance to people at greater risk (for example elderly people who live alone) and reports to the social and health services any situations that require intervention: in elderly people an alarm bell is the reduction of some daily activities (moving around the house, dressing, eating, going to the bathroom regularly, wash yourself) which may indicate a worsening of your health; in the presence of symptoms of heat-related disorders contact a doctor.
Saturday 22 June 2024
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