The Lanzarote Security and Emergency Consortium has prepared a series of recommendations in view of the declaration of the high temperature alert situation on the island from this Wednesday. The guide explains what symptoms we should pay attention to during a heat wave.
First of all, if you experience discomfort, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, cramps, excessive sweating, redness of the skin, it is recommended to stop the activity you are doing, cool down and rest in a cool place and drink water.
If the symptoms persist or there is no improvement, it is recommended to seek assessment at the nearest health care point or call the Emergency number 112. Meanwhile, if symptoms such as elevated body temperature, severe headache, fatigue or loss of consciousness appear, you may be suffering from heat stroke, so you should seek help immediately by calling the emergency number 112.
The Cabildo of Lanzarote has invited the population to be prudent and follow the following recommendations, especially for risk groups. It has asked the population to protect themselves from the sun and heat, recommends staying in places protected from the sun as long as possible and in the coolest rooms of the house. During the hours of sunshine, lower the blinds of the windows where it hits. In addition, open the windows of the house during the night to cool down and it is advisable to use some type of air conditioning (fans, air conditioning) to cool the environment. But remember that if the temperature of your house exceeds 35 degrees, the fan will no longer be effective in lowering the temperature. If you do not have air conditioning, you should be at least two hours a day in air-conditioned places (shopping centers, cinemas, etc.).
In this sense, he added that keep in mind that, when entering or leaving these places, there are abrupt changes in temperature that can affect. While on the street, avoid direct sunlight. Wear a cap or hat, wear light clothing (such as cotton), light colors and not tight and try to walk in the shade, on the beach be under an umbrella and rest in cool places on the street or in enclosed spaces that are air conditioned.
To continue, carry water and drink often, never leave children, the elderly or pets inside a closed vehicle, so avoid going out and doing prolonged physical exercises in the central hours of the day, which is when it is hotter. Reduce physical activity in the hottest hours.
At this point he added that eat light and regular meals, drinks and foods rich in water and mineral salts, such as fruits and vegetables, which help you replenish the salts lost through sweat, do not drink alcoholic beverages, avoid very hot meals and that provide many calories.
Help others. If you know elderly or sick people who live alone, visit them once a day or if you are taking medication, consult your doctor if it may influence thermoregulation or if it should be adjusted or changed.
