Toledo.- The delegate of the Government in Castilla-La Mancha, Milagros Tolón, has conveyed a message of prudence and precaution on the occasion of the heat wave suffered by our country these days and also Castilla-La Mancha, with yellow warnings throughout the region and orange level in Toledo and Ciudad Real due to the high temperatures.

After the minute of silence for the last victim of gender violence in Spain, the delegate told the media that this second heat wave is at least going to last until Tuesday of next week, so she has asked “to take precautions especially in the hours of maximum heat because the heat kills”.

Milagros Tolón has asked citizens to protect themselves from the sun and the consequences of extreme temperatures, paying special attention to the most vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, people with respiratory ailments etc.

He has also made an appeal to avoid activities that could generate fires that in these days are aggravated by high temperatures. “Every precaution is little to prevent the fires that are affecting not only Spain, but also Europe as we are seeing in France,” said the delegate, who highlighted the work carried out by the State Meteorological Agency, offering information about the weather in its broadcast channels.

Directorate General of Civil Protection

In this context, the General Directorate of Civil Protection and Emergencies of the Ministry of the Interior, according to the predictions of the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), has warned of high temperatures in almost the entire peninsula until, at least, next Tuesday.

These expected high temperatures lead to a significant increase in the risk of forest fires, so it is necessary to take extreme precautions. According to AEMET, this week the thermal rise continues, favoring the persistence of a mass of warm and dry air of African origin over much of the peninsula.

Recommendations for high temperatures

· Limit exposure to the sun

· Stay in a well-ventilated place

· Eat light and regular meals, rich in water and mineral salts, such as fruits and vegetables

· Drink water or liquids frequently

· Dress in light-colored clothing, covering as much skin surface as possible and the head

· Avoid prolonged physical exercises in the central hours of the day

· Be interested in children, elderly and sick people, and those living alone or in isolation

· Keep in mind that high temperatures favor the risk of forest fires

Recommendations for preventing forest fires

· Pay special attention to the rules of the Autonomous Community on fire prevention and authorized periods for burning stubble

· Avoid throwing cigarettes, garbage and especially glass bottles that make a magnifying glass effect with the sun

· It is recommended not to light fires or fires in the mountain and grounds

· Camp only in authorized areas, since these have protection measures against a possible fire and evacuation is easier

· If you discover the fire at its beginning, notify 112 immediately

· If you are surprised by a fire, avoid entering the mountain or forest. Always go through high-visibility and fuel-free areas

· In case of emergency due to forest fire, always follow the instructions of the competent authorities