Danger! Heat wave above the Altmarkkreis - this is how you protect yourself!

Danger! Heat wave above the Altmarkkreis - this is how you protect yourself!

Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, Deutschland - The coming days bring persistent heat waves and high UV radiation to the Altmark district of Salzwedel. According to the developments shared by the city of Salzwedel, increasingly high temperatures can be expected. The authorities strongly recommend that certain rules of conduct be observed in order to avoid heat damage. This applies particularly to vulnerable groups such as children and older people.

The following three recommendations give those responsible from the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel to better counter the hot days:

• avoid the heat: avoid direct sunlight and do not go outside in the hottest hours a day. Ideally, physical activities should be moved to the early morning hours.
• keep your apartment cool: only ventilate when it is cooler outside than inside and try to avoid direct sunlight during the day.
• keep your body cool: wear airy, light clothing, take cool showers and drink enough liquid and electrolytes.

Caution of UV radiation

The UV radiation will reach high values in the coming days, which means that comprehensive protective measures must be taken. If you are outside between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., you should wear long clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a wide -brimmed hat. [clankids.de] (https://www.cleankids.de/2019/07/23/hitzewelle-warnung-vor- andse-hoher-hher-uv-birung/74502) points out that sunburn threatens after just 20 minutes.

Special caution is required in small children. These should receive sufficient fluid; However, it is important to limit the amount of water for babies and toddlers for up to six months. There can also be danger to life if children or animals are left in hot cars. The interior temperatures in cars can reach up to 70 degrees Celsius.

Health risks in the heat infestation

heat can lead to serious health problems. Symptoms of heat collapse, such as circulatory complaints or headaches, should not be ignored. If a sunstroke can be suspected, which can express through dizziness and nausea, a visit to the doctor is advisable. The heat suspension, which is characterized by an extreme increase in body temperature above 40 ° C, is particularly dangerous and requires immediate measures.

The Federal Ministry of Health emphasizes the importance of behavioral measures in health institutions. This includes, among other things, there is a sufficient priority of drinks and the cooling of supervised people - this should also be a priority in private households.

Current weather developments and specific heat warnings can be found on [https://www.hitzwarlungs.de) and the website of the German Weather Service . Take care of yourself and your family and try to avoid the heat in the best possible way. Pack the sunscreen and enjoy the summer with a cool drink!