With a weekend of record-breaking temperatures from the high 30’s to low 40’s as well as outdoor recreation both in the forecast for the Cariboo region in the coming days, the Cariboo Regional District is reminding residents and visitors to be prepared and make good choices.
Have plenty of fluids on-hand and know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion.
With fire restrictions and extremely dry weather in the forecast, extreme caution is needed with campfires, fireworks, and outdoor cooking.
Staying sober and having Personal Floatation Devices for everyone aboard are legally required and wearing PFD’s a smarter choice for a safe day on the water.
Additional resources for emergency preparedness, reporting, and recovery :
Heatstroke signs and symptoms include:
- High body temperature. A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke.
- Altered mental state or behavior. …
- Alteration in sweating. …
- Nausea and vomiting. …
- Flushed skin. …
- Rapid breathing. …
- Racing heart rate. …
- Headache.
- Dizziness
- Muscle cramps
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