Poland’s Government Security Centre (RCB) issued heatwave guidance for the public via text messages and in a series of tweets on Saturday morning, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
It said: “Today and tomorrow we’ll experience a real heatwave. Please remember to take safety precautions.”
Officials advised the public to “avoid physical exertion, stay home if possible, wear a hat and apply UV filter cream.”
Citizens were also urged to “not leave children and animals in the car, avoid drinking alcohol as it dehydrates the body, close and cover the windows during the day, and wear lightweight and airy clothing.”
The government warned that the heat was most intense between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and that “it is particularly dangerous to children and seniors.”
Officials urged those who experience symptoms of body overheating (such as headache, nausea, dizziness and elevated body temperature) to call the emergency helpline 112, the PAP news agency reported.
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Source: PAP, polskieradio24.pl, gov.pl
