Canicule – Des températures supérieures à 34 degrés en S&L

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Information from the prefecture of Saône-et-Loire.

The Saône-et-Loire goes into orange vigilance
Météo-France has placed the Saône-et-Loire vigilance orange heat wave from this Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. and until further notice. The orange threshold means that the Saône-et-Loire will experience temperatures above 34°C during the day and 20°C at night for at least 3 consecutive days.
In accordance with the departmental plan for the health management of heat waves, the Prefect of Saôneet-Loire, Julien Charles, informed all the mayors of the department and alerted the emergency and rescue services as well as the services of the State directly concerned.
It calls on all fellow citizens to be extremely vigilant, in particular with regard to the most vulnerable people.
It recalls the actions to adopt to face the strong heat:
• Drink water regularly,
• Continue to eat normally,
• Avoid going out during the hottest hours (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and if unavoidable, wear a hat and light clothing,
• Wet your body several times a day,
• Avoid physical and sports activities,
• Keep your home cool, close windows and shutters during the day,
• Do not drink alcohol,
• Give and take news of your loved ones,
• Take care of the most vulnerable groups: the elderly, babies and young children by ensuring that they are hydrated. For elderly people suffering from chronic illness, or isolated in your surroundings, find out about them and visit them.
In addition, relatives, neighbors and families of isolated elderly and/or disabled people, if they have not already done so, are invited to register them in the register opened in their municipality of residence. This register, which must be set up by the municipalities, allows targeted intervention by health and social services with the most vulnerable people.
For people who have to work in very hot weather, the prefect recalls the recommendations
following:
Workers :

during periods of high heat, some workers may be particularly exposed to the risks associated with high heat. Drink lots of water, several times a day. Be vigilant for your colleagues and yourself. Protect your skin from the sun, and if you feel bad, report it quickly.
Employers:
assess the risks, take the necessary decisions, in particular the adjustment of working hours in order to limit the exposure of employees to the highest temperatures of the day and the postponement of painful tasks; in the construction and public works sector, for example, arrange construction sites to ensure the health and safety of your employees.
For any questions on the recommendations to follow during periods of high heat, it is possible to call the information telephone platform “Heat Wave Info Service” on 0800 06 66 66.