Carolina Garcia

MEXICALI, Mexico (KYMA) – A pesar de que apenas inició el periodo más caluroso de la temporada en México, sin embargo, hasta este momento ya se reportan cinco muertes a causa de las temperaturas extremas que desde hace semanas se presentan en la capital del estado.

Autoridades de salud, han sido enérgicas con sus acciones preventivas, para evitar daños en la salud de las personas que están más expuestas a las condiciones climatológicas, uno de los puntos de mayor afluencia que se identifica como “punto de hidratación” es el que se ubica en el Parque del Mariachi, lugar donde se alberga una gran cantidad de personas migrantes y en situación de calle, ahí personal de la Secretaria de Salud, brinda revisiones y realiza intervenciones menores en consultas a quienes enfrentan una condición médica o bien algún daño asociado al calor extremo.

En este lunes se han brindado hasta 5 mil atenciones, desde el mes de abril a la fecha, ya que es importante recordar que algunas medidas se anticiparon ante la llegada del calor temprano, ahí además se les otorga suero vida oral, agua, preservativos y acido fólico.

Además de jabón para que puedan ducharse ya que instalaron unas regaderas para que puedan sofocarse del calor.

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* WHAT…Temperatures of 90 to 110 degrees, hottest on Wednesday and
over interior areas.

* WHERE…A portion of southwest California.

* WHEN…From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Humid conditions will add to the heat to
potentially worsen heat impacts. Effects of the heat will build
through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing
little relief from the heat.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT…Temperatures of 90 to 110 degrees, hottest on Wednesday and
over interior areas.

* WHERE…Cuyama Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5
Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Western San
Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.

* WHEN…For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Humid conditions will add to the heat to
potentially worsen heat impacts. Effects of the heat will build
through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing
little relief from the heat.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT…Temperatures of 90 to 110 degrees, hottest on Wednesday and
over interior areas.

* WHERE…Eastern San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County Inland
Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San
Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, and
Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN…For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Humid conditions will add to the heat to
potentially worsen heat impacts. Effects of the heat will build
through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing
little relief from the heat.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT…Temperatures up to 83 expected.

* WHERE…Northern Ventura County Mountains, San Luis Obispo County
Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Southern
Salinas Valley, and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN…Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive
populations including the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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