The Yvelines department placed on alert Orange heat wave

Updated on 06/17/2022

The heat wave will intensify, so tomorrow, Saturday June 18, 2022, temperatures could reach 40°C in the department, with nights between 18 and 20°C.

The prefect put the emergency and rescue services on alert.

The municipalities get in touch with the vulnerable people (elderly, isolated or disabled) in their territory, to ensure that they are well and do not lack anything, or if not, to remedy them as soon as possible. They invite vulnerable people to declare themselves.

An information toll-free number is also available to the public until the end of the heat wave, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: 0800 06 66 66 (free call from a landline in mainland France).
In case of emergency, call for help immediately
UASUrgent medical aid service : 15 | Police help : 17 | Firefighters : 18 | European number: 112 | Emergency calls for the deaf and hard of hearing: 114

State services and all Yvelinois players are fully mobilized and remain on active watch to ensure the safety of the population during this event.

Reminder of useful advice and good gestures at adopt for protectioneger in case of strong heat :

• Keep your accommodation cool (close windows and shutters during the day, open them in the evening and at night if it is cooler)
• Promote permanent ventilation of the premises
• Drink water regularly, without waiting to be thirsty and make your children drink frequently
• Don’t drink alcohol
• Eat enough light, water-rich food (fruits and vegetables)
• Cool down and wet your body (at least your face and forearms) several times a day
• Avoid going out during the hottest hours
• Prefer effortless activities during the hottest hours
• Wear light, loose, bright clothing and a hat outdoors
• If you have elderly, isolated or chronically ill people around you, check in with them or visit them
• Choose teleworking or adapt your schedules
• Avoid non-essential travel during the hottest hours of the day
• Limit your physical and sports activities