\u0022One of the most dangerous things in a heat wave is social isolation,\u0022 — Dr. Sarah Henderson with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
June’s deadly heat wave is blamed for the death of 569 British Columbians, mostly elderly.
She recommended asking them what the thermostat says in their home, whether they are drinking enough water and what colour their urine is. Dark yellow urine is a sign of dehydration. Urine darker than pale straw colour indicates a need to increase fluid intake.Article contentTurning on a fan or applying a cold wet towel on exposed skin can help cool a person down.
Work is also being done to keep hospitals cool this weekend, while workers in long-term care facilities ensure people are hydrated. B.C. is reimbursing communities and First Nations for opening cooling centres. B.C. Emergency Health Services are is reassigning staff to assist people in need and activating provincial and regional emergency operations centres.
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