Windsor Essex County Health Unit issues heat warning for Friday July 21, 2017
Posted: July 21, 2017
In response to the WECHU heat warning CHC is reposting the Health Unit's tips for staying cool.
https://www.wechu.org/your-environment/stay-cool-beat-heat
The full text follows here:
Heat-related illnesses are preventable. You can prevent a heat illness by following these tips to stay cool:
- Monitor local weather forecasts and warnings regularly – Stay up to date by checking our website or by following the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on Facebook or Twitter
- Drink plenty of water
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
- Take a cool bath or shower
- Limit outdoor activities to the coolest part of the day
- Protect your skin with broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
- Protect your eyes with sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses with UV-protective lenses
- Do not leave children, adults or pets in parked cars
- Arrange for regular visits by family members, neighbours or friends during very hot days in case you need assistance
- Learn about ways to keep your home cool during the summer (e.g., keep window shades or drapes drawn and blinds closed on the sunny side of your home)
- If you have an air conditioner, make sure it works properly before the hot weather starts. Otherwise, find an air-conditioned spot close by, where you can cool off for a few hours during very hot days (e.g., local pool, library, recreational centre, mall). Call 211 for available options
Windsor Essec CHC will be providing air conditioned cooling rooms in buildings for the our residents where common rooms are available.
