Heatwave: Public Health issues advice ahead of hot weather
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With a weekend of high temperatures forecasted, public health has given tips for staying safe
People in Guernsey have been advised to stay healthy and prevent fires ahead of a spell of hot weather.
Dr Nicola Brink, director of public health, advised people to drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen and avoid the sun during peak times.
Dr Brink warned that over 65s, young children and those with health conditions may find normal activities a strain in high temperatures.
Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service linked the sunny weather to a number of fires.
Staying safe
Tips issued by Public Health include never leaving anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals, looking out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions, closing curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
Public Health also said people should drink plenty of water, try to keep out of the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 BST, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat, if you have to go out in the heat.
Those going out into the water to cool down should take care to protect against the sun, Public Health, external said.
It advises to avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day, wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes, and make sure you take water with you if you are out and about.
The fire service asked people to take an "extra moment to be cautious with fire and think about what you are doing" to protect the countryside and wildlife.
Extra caution should be given when lighting barbeques and bonfires, it said.
Martin Lucas, head of fire safety, said: "We have recently had some dry and sunny weather conditions, which has been linked to a number of incidents that we have been called to.
"We're experiencing some really lovely weather at the moment, but this has also created some really dry vegetation on hedges, within fields and areas of common land - particularly the south coast cliffs that are exposed to the longest spells of sunlight."
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