With Canada Day just around the corner, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a heat warning for Airdrie and the surrounding area.
According to ECCC, temperatures reaching 29 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 2 days.
Temperatures will be hottest on Wednesday, with highs in the low 30s. Conditions are expected to improve on Thursday.
"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."
Be alert for early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and those around you, such as headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine or extreme fatigue. If you notice these symptoms, stop what you’re doing and hydrate immediately.
"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, applying cold water or ice packs around the body."
Some other tips ECCC provided include:
- 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.
Heat warnings are issued when extreme heat or humidity is expected to increase the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
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