MENSAJE DE ALERTA CIUDADANA PARA EL 4 DE JULIO 2010
**SI VES ALGO DI ALGO**
**EVITA EL AGOTAMIENTO/GOLPE DE CALOR**

Paranoia cívica bajo el calor extremo: esa parece ser la irónica recomendación del sistema de alertas en la capital de Estados Unidos para la celebración de la fiesta nacional. Siempre me pregunto inicialmente si se hará un seguimiento de la incidencia de este tipo de mensajes en la ciudadanía... Aunque rapidamente se me hace obvio lo ridículo de la consideración.

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CITIZENS ALERT MESSAGE FOR 4TH OF JULY 2010

In preparation of the July 4, 2010 weekend, the D.C. Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Agency advises all residents
and visitors to take note of the following two precautions.
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**SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING**

As the nation’s capital, the District is frequently the scene
of special events and demonstrations, some of which bring the
possibility of civil disruptions.
----Be aware; stay vigilant of your surroundings.
----Immediately report any suspicious items or activities to
local law enforcement immediately.

**AVOID HEAT EXHAUSTION/HEAT STROKE**

The current forecast show temperatures in the upper 90's for
July 4th-8th. Understand the symptoms of heat illnesses. These
include dizziness, extreme sweating, muscle cramps, tiredness,
weakness, and cold or clammy skin. Symptoms that are more
serious include nausea, vomiting, and fainting. Three things
you should do are:

•Stay Hydrated:

----Limit your intake of beverages that contain high levels of
alcohol or large amounts of sugar or caffeine–these actually
dehydrate you cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid
very cold drinks, as they can cause stomach cramps.
----Drink a lot of water!

•Stay Cool:

----Wear a hat & lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting
clothing.
----Try to rest often in shady areas.
----Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed
hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on
sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say
“broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).
----Seek shade when possible and remember that the sun’s UV
rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

•Pay Special Attention to Others:

Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related
illness, some people are at greater risk than others are.

----Infants and young children
----People aged 65 or older
----People who have a mental illness
----Those who are physically ill, especially with heart
disease or high blood pressure
----Do not leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car.

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