Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has placed a heat warning for Airdrie and the surrounding area.
According to ECCC, high temperatures reaching or exceeding 29 degrees Celsius and overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius will begin on Wednesday and last into Thursday night.
"Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day."
Keep an eye out for the initial symptoms of heat exhaustion in both yourself and other people. Headache, nausea, lightheadedness, thirst, black urine, and extreme exhaustion are some of the symptoms. Take a break and sip some water.
"Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke, which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, and applying cold water or ice packs around the body."
ECCC provided some tips to keep cool during the heat warning:
- Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
- Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
- Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
- Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority. Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
- Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.
"Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness."
When extremely high temperatures or high humidity levels are predicted to increase the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, heat warnings are issued.
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