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Newfoundland and (NL) Health Services encourages residents of the province to take precautions to protect their health due to the prolonged period of hot and humid weather forecasted by Environment Canada this week. Please check Environment Canada alerts to see specific areas of NL experiencing heat warnings.
Health risks from heat waves
The risk of heat-related illness increases with higher temperatures. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose a higher risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
While a heat wave can put everyone at risk of heat illness, some people have a higher risk of experiencing health effects from heat, such as:
The best way to protect against the effects of heat waves:
Make plans:
If you live alone, and need extra help, ask someone to check in on you when temperatures rise.
Keep your house cool
Keep yourself cool
Help others
Monitor your health
Though heat illness is preventable, remember to monitor for these signs of heat illness and take steps to cool down:
Please call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat. Some medications increase the risk of heat-related illness; you can discuss your risk with your pharmacist or primary care provider. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.
Call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department if you or someone you are caring for displays any signs of heat illness, such as unconsciousness, confusion or has stopped sweating.
For further information on how to stay safe in high heat, please visit: https://hi.easternhealth.ca/healthy-living/injury-prevention/general-injury-prevention/extreme-heat/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Weather information can be found on Environment Canada website. The Government of Canada’s Weather app can be downloaded here.
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