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<title>PSA: Heat Warning in effect for today / Message d'intérêt public : Mise en garde contre la chaleur en vigueur aujourd?hui</title>
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<p>For immediate release<br>
July 15, 2013<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center">Heat Warning in effect for today<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><b>Ottawa</b> – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is issuing a <b>Heat Warning</b>. This warning is in effect today July 15 until further notice as the humidex is forecast to exceed 40 Celsius for the next two days. It is important to know that extreme heat can
cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Seniors, infants, young children and the homeless are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses as well as people taking medications for Parkinson’s disease or those taking antidepressants. OPH is encouraging people to check on family, friends
and neighbours who may be isolated or vulnerable to the heat.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>During a <a href="http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/public-health/healthy-living/what-do-heat-wave" target="_top">
heat wave</a>, residents and visitors should: <o:p></o:p></p>
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Drink plenty of fluids, preferably water and limit or avoid caffeine and alcohol<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Avoid strenuous physical activity outdoors <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Avoid direct exposure to the sun and seek shade and shelter at the first signs of heat exposure<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Spend at least two hours a day in an air-conditioned location such as shopping malls, local libraries or neighbourhood community centres<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Never leave children, the elderly or pets unattended in a car, even with the windows open<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>Residents can cool down at <a href="http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation" target="_top">
City of Ottawa pools, splash pads, wading pools, beaches and community centres</a>, as well as
<a href="http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/library" target="_top">Ottawa Public Library</a> branches. In addition,
<a href="http://www.rainbowcinemas.ca/A/?theatre=Ottawa&" target="_top">Rainbow Cinemas</a> in the St. Laurent Shopping Centre has partnered with OPH to provide reduced ticket rates to help people access air conditioning and to cool down during heat warnings.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>High air pollution and UV index levels often occur during hot weather conditions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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People with breathing and heart problems, and parents and caregivers of children should pay attention to the hourly Air Quality Health Index available at
<a href="http://www.airhealth.ca" target="_top">airhealth.ca</a> or at 866-688-3810.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
Check the UV index forecast daily at <a href="http://www.theweathernetwork.com/uvreport/caon0512" target="_top">
theweathernetwork.com</a>, <a href="http://weather.gc.ca/" target="_top">weather.gc.ca</a> or in local media.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
Choose a sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>As part of the City of Ottawa Heat Action Plan, OPH closely monitors the weather forecast for heat, smog and UV index levels and notifies residents, service providers and media when heat thresholds are met. We offer protective and proactive advice on how
to deal with these summer conditions. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The smog, UV and heat thresholds are: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Heat Advisory (humidex of 36 or more for a least two consecutive days)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Heat Warning (humidex of 40 or more for at least two consecutive days)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Heat Emergency (humidex of 45 or more for at least two consecutive days or situational factors)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Smog Advisory (based on air quality index (AQI) of > 50)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
UV Index Warning ( UV index of 10 or higher)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>For breaking information and helpful tips, connect with us on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ottawahealth" target="_top">
@OttawaHealth</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>For additional information on ways to beat the heat, visit <a href="http://www.ottawa.ca/en/health_safety/living/outdoor/index.html" target="_top">
ottawa.ca/health</a> or call Ottawa Public Health Information at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us on
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ottawahealth" target="_top">Facebook</a>, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://pinterest.com/otthealthsante/" target="_top">Pinterest</a> and
<a href="http://www.tumblr.com/blog/ottawahealth" target="_top">Tumblr,</a> <o:p>
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<p><b>For more information:</b><br>
Media contact<br>
613-580-2450<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Public inquiries<br>
3-1-1<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Pour diffusion immédiate<br>
Le 15 juillet 2013<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center">Mise en garde contre la chaleur en vigueur aujourd’hui
<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><b>Ottawa</b> – Santé publique Ottawa (SPO) émet une <b>mise en garde</b> contre la chaleur pour le 15 juillet 2013 jusqu’à nouvel ordre parce que l’on prévoit que le facteur humidex sera supérieur à 40 Celsius pour les deux prochains jours. Il faut savoir
que la chaleur extrême peut entraîner la déshydratation, l’épuisement, les coups de chaleur et même la mort.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>La chaleur extrême pose de plus grands risques pour les aînés, les nourrissons, les jeunes enfants et les sans-abri ainsi que pour les personnes qui prennent des médicaments contre la maladie de Parkinson ou des antidépresseurs. SPO invite les gens à garder
un œil sur leurs proches, leurs amis et leurs voisins qui pourraient être isolés ou vulnérables à la chaleur.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Durant une <a href="http://ottawa.ca/fr/residents/sante-publique/vie-saine/comment-affronter-la-canicule" target="_top">
vague de chaleur</a>, les résidents et les visiteurs doivent: <o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Boire beaucoup de liquides, de préférence de l’eau, et éviter la caféine et l’alcool;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Éviter l’activité physique ardue à l’extérieur; <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Éviter de s’exposer directement au soleil, et chercher les endroits ombragés et frais dès l’apparition des premiers signes de malaises causés par la chaleur;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Passer au moins deux heures par jour dans un lieu climatisé, comme un centre commercial, une bibliothèque locale ou un centre communautaire de quartier;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Ne jamais laisser d’enfants, de personnes âgées ou d’animaux sans surveillance dans un véhicule, même si les fenêtres sont partiellement baissées.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>Les résidents peuvent se rafraîchir dans les <a href="http://ottawa.ca/fr/residents/parcs-et-des-loisirs" target="_top">
piscines, aires de jets d’eau et pataugeoires, aux plages et dans les centres communautaires de la Ville d’Ottawa</a>, de même que dans les succursales de la
<a href="http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/library" target="_top">Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa</a>. De plus, les
<a href="http://www.rainbowcinemas.ca/A/?theatre=Ottawa&" target="_top">cinémas Rainbow</a> du Centre St-Laurent se sont alliés à SPO pour offrir des billets à prix réduit afin que les gens puissent se rafraîchir dans des milieux climatisés durant les périodes
de grande chaleur. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Les grandes chaleurs s’accompagnent souvent d’une augmentation de la pollution atmosphérique et d’un indice UV élevé.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5">
Les personnes qui ont des problèmes respiratoires ou cardiaques et les parents, gardiens et gardiennes d’enfants devraient surveiller les mises à jour horaires de la Cote air santé à l’adresse
<a href="http://www.coteairsante.ca/" target="_top">coteairsante.ca</a>, ou en composant le 1-866-688-3810.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5">
Assurez-vous de vérifier tous les jours l’indice UV prévu sur les sites <a href="http://www.meteomedia.com/uvreport/caon0512" target="_top">
Météomedia</a><a name="P29_2576"></a><a name="_Hlt328745028"></a><a name="_Hlt328745029"></a><a name="P16_827"></a> ou
<a href="http://www.meteo.gc.ca" target="_top">www.meteo.gc.ca</a> ou encore dans les médias locaux.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5">
Choisissez un écran solaire et un baume à lèvres avec un facteur de protection solaire (FPS) de 30 ou plus.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>Dans le cadre du Plan d’action contre la chaleur de la Ville d’Ottawa, SPO surveille attentivement les prévisions relatives à la chaleur, au smog et à l’indice UV, et avise les résidents, les fournisseurs de services et les médias lorsque les seuils de chaleur
sont atteints. Nous prodiguons des conseils proactifs et de protection sur les moyens de faire face à ces conditions estivales.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Les seuils pour le smog, l’indice UV et la chaleur sont les suivants :<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Avis de chaleur extrême (facteur humidex de 36 ou plus pendant au moins deux journées consécutives);<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Mise en garde contre la chaleur (facteur humidex de 40 ou plus pendant au moins deux journées consécutives)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
État d’urgence dû à la chaleur (facteur humidex de 45 ou plus pendant au moins deux journées consécutives, ou facteurs conjoncturels);<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Avis de smog (fondé sur un indice de qualité de l’air (IQA) supérieur à 50);<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Mise en garde concernant l’indice UV (indice UV de 10 ou plus).<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les façons de combattre la chaleur, visitez
<a href="http://www.ottawa.ca/fr/health_safety/living/outdoor" target="_top">ottawa.ca/sante</a> ou téléphonez à Info-santé publique Ottawa au 613-580-6744. Suivez-nous sur
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ottawasante" target="_top">Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ottawasante" target="_top">
Twitter</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/otthealthsante/" target="_top">Pinterest</a> et
<a href="http://ottawasante.tumblr.com/" target="_top">Tumblr.</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="textcentre">-30-<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b>Renseignements:</b><br>
Médias <br>
613-580-2450<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Grand public<br>
3-1-1<o:p></o:p></p>
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