The prefect decided on the ranking of the department at "level 3 - heatwave alert" in view of the triggering recommendations formulated in the national warning form.

Behavioral Tips : Heatwave / Orange

• If you feel unwell or have a problem with your behavior, call a doctor.
• If you need help call the town hall.
• If you have elderly, chronically ill or isolated people around you, take them or visit them twice a day. Go with them to a cool place.
• During the day, close shutters, curtains and windows. Air at night.
• Use fan and / or air conditioning if you have one. Otherwise try to go to a cool or air-conditioned place (supermarkets, cinemas ...) two to three hours a day.
• Wet the body several times a day with a mist, a washcloth or taking showers or baths.
• Adults and children: drink plenty of water, elderly people: drink 1.5 liters of water a day and eat normally.
• Do not go out at the hottest hours (11am to 9pm).
• If you have to go out, wear a hat and light clothes.
• Limit your physical activities.
• For more information, visit http://www.sante.gouv.fr/

Possible consequences

• All of us are threatened, even healthy subjects.

• The danger is greater for seniors, people with chronic illness or mental health issues, people who take regular medications, and people who are isolated.

• For athletes and people who work outdoors, watch out for dehydration and heat stroke.

• Also watch out for children.

• Symptoms of heat stroke include: fever over 40 ° C, hot, red, dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, seizures and loss of consciousness. knowledge.