OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – EMSA officers are issuing a Medical Warmth Alert after paramedics responded to seven heat-related emergency calls by 4 p.m. Wednesday.
EMSA is asking everybody to take precautions earlier than going outside.
HEAT SAFETY TIPS:
- PRE-HYDRATION is essential in stopping heat-related sickness. Drink loads of water or electrolyte alternative drinks a number of hours previous to and through lengthy publicity to the summer season warmth.
- Put on light-colored, loose-fitting clothes and a large brimmed hat if working outside and take loads of shade breaks.
- No alcohol or caffeine.
- In case you don’t have air con, discover a cooling station or public area (corresponding to libraries or malls) through the day.
- Don’t restrict your use of air con.
- Use the buddy system if working outside and test on aged neighbors.
- Preserve a cellphone on you always when outside, together with strolling, operating every day errands, yard work or sports activities and bodily exercise.
That is the primary EMSA Medical Warmth Alert of 2023.
EMSA points a Medical Warmth Alert when paramedics reply to 5 or extra heat-related sickness calls in a 24-hour interval.
EMSA’s Warmth Alert will stay in impact till the temperatures lower considerably.
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