Even if the heat wave episode should be short in France, 37 departments have increased the level of vigilance Records are expected.
35 ° in Île-de-France today, 37 ° in Burgundy on Thursday, the next 48 hours promise to be scorching in France. Meteo France has just placed 37 departments in orange vigilance (see the map). Another large part of the territory is, for its part, placed in yellow vigilance. It is located on a wide strip west of the Pyrenees. 48 departments are thus concerned.
The telephone platform reactivated
Due to these high temperatures, the “Heat wave” information telephone platform, accessible on 0800 06 66 66, is activated for the entire territory from Wednesday (free call from a landline in France, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ). His mission ? Respond to questions and provide information on the health recommendations to follow during periods of extreme heat, remind the health authorities.
Reinforced prevention and management actions are already being implemented by public services and territorial actors, ifor its part, the Ministry of Health. This mainly involves mobilizing establishments welcoming the elderly and disabled to prevent the health risks associated with heat; to mobilize associations and local public services to provide assistance to people who are isolated and / or at risk; or to ensure the continuity of care with town doctors.
The Parisian device
And in Paris, a system is already in place. As of this Wednesday, the people registered on the “Chalex” file, of vigilance will be contacted by telephone, to take their news and remind them of the preventive measures in the face of the heat. In the event of an emergency, a volunteer doctor from the “Les transmitters” association will assess the situation in order to provide the best response. A social worker can visit the site if necessary. Refreshed rooms will also be open in district town halls and various public facilities. The list is available on the paris.fr website or by calling 3975.
Finally, an additional park and garden per district will be open 24 hours a day, starting this Wednesday, in addition to 9 gardens open at night since July 1.
Social networks, a new communication tool
In addition, the health authorities also think of those returning from vacation, especially the most fragile (people over 65, disabled or sick people, etc.). They recommend that the latter be particularly vigilant in transport, by planning to carry sufficient quantities of water as soon as they are outside.
Finally, the Directorate General of Health (Dgs) is also involved in its communication. By publishing once again the simple advice for everyone to adopt. Note, thethe Ministry of Health and National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) have for this episode put the package on the Internet, with sections dedicated to the heat wave. Communication on social networks has also been stepped up with prevention messages posted regularly.
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