Heat warning in Northwest Mecklenburg: How to protect yourself effectively!

Heat warning in Northwest Mecklenburg: How to protect yourself effectively!

Gadebusch, Deutschland - The sun ranges relentlessly over Northwest Mecklenburg and the temperatures climb over the 30-degree mark. The German Weather Service has issued a heat warning that is not only important for sun worshipers. In these hot days, the administration, such as in Gadebusch, provides information about the health risks and gives valuable tips to get through the summer heat safely. Patrick Schlien, the head of the Gadebuscher rescue worker team, draws attention to the dangers that exist particularly for certain groups: older people, children, pregnant women and people with previous illnesses, such as diabetes.

"Water is our best friend," said Schlien. The recommendations of the district administration are therefore clear: consume sufficient fluid, while alcoholic and strongly sugar -containing drinks should be avoided better. A simple but important recipe for the heat. Direct sun should be avoided, especially at noon.

practical tips for hot days

The administration continues to explain how to deal with the summer heat. Working in the garden or other physically exhausting activities should be better laid on cooler times of the day. The wearing of light, light clothing and the use of a headgear also helps to protect yourself from a sunstroke.

It is advisable to ventilate interior early, but to keep closed during the hottest hours. If you have blinds, you should close it during the day to keep the heat outside. A point that should not be underestimated is also the warning of water battles in the garden, since water heats up in garden tubes and children could scaled themselves.

To protect yourself from the oppressive heat, cool places should be visited. Stays outdoors between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. should be reduced to a minimum. In air -conditioned rooms such as shopping centers or libraries you can keep a cool head.

special caution in risk groups

The administration also advises to regularly check risk groups, especially single people or people in need of care. It is important to ensure that you are sufficiently hydrated and have access to cool rooms. In addition, the apartment should be kept cool: Avoid direct sunlight, remove carpets and open the cupboards and drawers when ventilating to improve air circulation.

If there are signs of heat -related health problems such as heat surcharge or dehydration, emergency call 112 should be selected immediately. First aid can often be so simple: cooling the body, seeking shadows and giving liquids. Further tips can be found on the information pages of the Maltese and the State Center for Health, which offer far -reaching information on this topic.

The coming days will be hot, and everyone who doesn't want to sweat should have a good hand when implementing these advice. Whether at home or on the go - with this heat it is important to be well prepared. Stay healthy!