Post #3786697
2026-07-13 14:10 UTC
@AmeliasBrain@mstdn.ca Direct quote:
"Strong heat stress expected. Risk of overheating and dehydration. Increased load on the healthcare system and social services (especially care for the elderly and chronically ill).
Instructions: Stay in the shade, maintain proper hydration with increased intake of non-alcoholic beverages, schedule higher physical/mental loads for the cooler parts of the day. Seek medical help in case of health problems. Do not leave children or animals in parked vehicles. Set air conditioning in rooms or vehicles so that the body is not exposed to excessive thermal shock when moving in or out; the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures should not exceed 5 to 8 °C."
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@AmeliasBrain@mstdn.ca 2026-07-13 14:19
@xgebi@hachyderm.io That seems helpful. And still weather related. They do things like that here, too. What's the point of a warning if people don't know what to do to lessen the risk? I've never seen the last bit, though, about minimizing the contrast between indoor & outdoor temperatures. It's certainly a real issue: I hate places or buses that are too cold on hot days; I get huge stomach upset from the chills when I'm all flushed & sweaty. But suggesting a max 8°C cooling when temperatures outside might approach 40°C seems to contradict other health guidance!