Civil Protection activates PROC plan alert…

1. Temperatures will be very high across almost all parts of the country during the day.
2. Civil Protection asks citizens to avoid being outside during central hours of the day and to drink fluids frequently.
3. Civil Protection would like to remind you that as of this summer you can consult the climate shelter inspector to protect yourself from the heat.

State Civil Protection The authorities have activated the Catalonia Civil Protection Plan (PROCICAT) alert this afternoon due to the very intense heat that will start tomorrow, Monday, and will last, at least, until next Wednesday, affecting almost the entire country. It is also expected that the nocturnal temperature thresholds will be exceeded in many places during the night.

he Ministry of Health Develop a plan of action to prevent the health impacts of potential heat waves (POCS) in the second phase.

he Catalonia Meteorological Service (SMC) It reported that a heat wave is expected to occur from tomorrow, Monday, the 29th of this month, until at least next Wednesday, July 31. Initially, the extreme heat threshold is expected to be exceeded, especially in the Empordà areas, and to a lesser extent in the Garrotxa, Girones and Pla de l’Estany areas.

On Tuesday, extreme heat will affect areas of Lleida and Catalonia. Central, especially in the coastal areas of Barcelona and Girona.

For Wednesday, the intense heat will mainly affect the provinces of Girona.

In addition, the SMC also expects the heat to be intense during Monday and Tuesday nights, especially in a large part of the Lleida areas as well as on the coastal and pre-coastal areas of Barcelona and Girona.

Civil protection requested from City Halls Providing cool spaces or air-conditioned rooms if necessary, and being particularly vigilant for people over 75 years of age who do not have family support or resources; people with physical or mental disabilities and mobility restrictions; people who must stay or exercise outdoors (including work activities) and people with chronic diseases.

The State Civil Protection would like to remind you that, as of this summer, you can consult the map of climate shelters, which are public places that can serve as shelters in extreme weather situations, such as heat waves.

Fu Click to consult the climate shelters in Catalonia.

The main tips against heat are:

1. You need to hydrate a lot. Drink plenty of water and avoid drinking alcohol and eating large meals.
2. Avoid going out during the hours of maximum sun exposure, therefore, it is preferable to carry out tasks such as going shopping in the early hours of the morning or in the afternoon when the sun is already low.
3. People who work outside should cover their heads with a hat and drink more water than usual.
4. It is also highly recommended that if you go out to exercise, such as running or cycling, you do so during the cooler hours, early in the morning or in the evening.
5. People with chronic diseases, children and the elderly are the ones who suffer the most from the effects of extreme heat. They need to hydrate more often. It should be taken into account that children and the elderly do not feel thirsty even if they are dehydrated.
6. If you don’t have a fan or air conditioner at home, a good solution is to spend at least a few hours in a place like a shopping mall or a public facility like a library where there is air conditioning.
7. It is especially advisable to visit family members or elderly people who live alone once a day, as much as possible, to ensure they are hydrated and follow advice for dealing with high temperatures.
8. If you have a pet, think about its health and take it for a walk in the cooler hours, making sure it has plenty of water on hand during the day and that it is in the shade.