OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – EMSA’s Medical Warmth Alert continues by way of Monday after EMSA paramedics responded to 5 heat-related emergency calls within the Oklahoma Metropolis Metro space as of 8:30 p.m. at the moment.
EMSA is asking everybody to take precautions earlier than going outdoor.
Since midnight Wednesday, June 9, EMSA medics in our Oklahoma Metropolis service space have responded to 65 heat-related emergency calls.
EMSA urges residents to take warmth precautions each time they step exterior, particularly when they’re planning to be outdoor for lengthy durations of time.
HEAT SAFETY TIPS:
- PRE-HYDRATION is vital 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 outdoor and take loads of shade breaks.
- No alcohol or caffeine.
- In case you shouldn’t have air con, discover a cooling station or public area (similar to libraries or malls) through the day.
- Don’t restrict your use of air con.
- Use the buddy system if working outdoor and examine on aged neighbors.
- Preserve a cellular phone on you always when outdoor, together with strolling, working day by day errands, yard work or sports activities and bodily exercise.
EMSA points a Medical Warmth Alert when paramedics reply to 5 or extra heat-related sickness calls in a 24-hour interval.
That is the primary EMSA Medical Warmth Alert of 2023.
EMSA’s Warmth Alert will stay in impact till the temperatures and heat-related name quantity lower considerably.
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