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Lakeshore Advance
Lake Smith donate
donor stone
Thanking the financial and In-kind
donors for the construction of the
pavillan at the Kiondyke Park, a
commemorative stone was placed
at the Park Iast week. The stone
was donated and installed by Lake
Smith Conservationists. Here Lake
Smith president Ross Hayter (back) Is
shown with members of last week's
Soccer Camp.
Take care to prevent heat related illness
Huron County Heatth Unit seek emergency medical carr.
For the Lakeshore Advance The health unit recommends
the following tips:
With the hot humid weather limit time outdoors between
expected to continue all week, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. when the UV
the Huron County I iealth Unit index is most intense,
is advising the public to take Drink lots of water and natu-
care to prevent heat related i11- rel juices, even if you don't feel
nesses. Environment Canada thirsty.
reports expecting extremely Avoid drinking alcohol, cof-
high temperatures and hemi- fee and cola.
dex values across Ontario and Avoid eating heavy meals.
in particular across Southwest-
ern Ontario. The health unit is
asking people to monitor
weather conditions and take
precautions.
Public I Iealth Nurse, 1)onna
Parsons, says anyone can suffer
heat related illness when their
body is unable to cool during
exposure to excessive heat.
'those who are especially at risk
include young children, older
adults, people with chronic
health conditions and those
who are active or work outside
or in hot environments,
Forms of heat -related illness
can include: heat cramps
(severe cramping usually in the
legs or abdomen), heat exhaus-
tion and heat stroke. Symptom
of heat exhaustion can include
heavy sweating, weakness, fast
heart rate, dizziness, nausea,
fftiting and fainting. Heat
is a medical emergency
that can prove fatal if not
treated. Symptoms include
headache, dizdness, confusion
and fainting. Skin may sweating
or may be hot, red and dry.
If someone is experiencing
symptom of heat illness, they
should be immediately moved
to a cool place and drink liq-
uids such as water or a sports
drink. Apply cool water to skin
or clothing and watch for signs
such as fainting or confusion
Avoid the sun or heat when
possible. If you must go out,
stay in the shade as much as
possible,
Find an air-conditioned
tooth, If you don't have air con-
ditioning in your home, go to
the mall, library or recreational
facility.
If you can't find an air-condi-
tioned facility, take a cool
shower or bath,
keep curtains or blinds
drawn during the hottest part
of the day.
Wear lightweight, loose -fit-
ting clothes. Wear a wide -
brimmed hat and suglasses.
Avoid intense or moderately
intense physical activity.
Talk with your doctor or
pharmacist to see if your medi-
cadon makes you more vulner-
able to extreme heat.
Check on children, seniors,
and persons with disabilities
and individuals with chronic
illness. Make sure they are well
hydrated and have no signs of
heat -related illness.
Never leave anyone, includ-
ing pets, alone in a closed,
parked vehicle.
Use fans to draw cool air at
night; do not rely on a fan as a
primary cooling device during
extended periods of excessive
heat.
�,,,u Check with your your local
tAk
places that may he available for people
who need relief from the heat.
Weather conditions can he found on
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Bill Ramaloo shows the themometer
from his home Iast Thursday afternoon
showing 30 C. in the shade.
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