Let's be careful of heat stroke

　The Ministry of the Environment will start operation of the "Heat Stroke Special Warning Alert" on April 24, 2024.
　This special alert for heat stroke has a particularly high temperature, causing serious health hazards due to heat stroke.
This is an announcement by the Minister of the Environment if there is a risk of occurrence.
　Serious health hazards may occur in areas where the heat stroke special alert alert is announced. Voluntary
Please actively engage in heat stroke prevention activities. Also, watch over and call out to family members and others.
Go, please.
　In addition, the “Heat Stroke Warning Alert” jointly announced by the Ministry of the Environment and the Japan Meteorological Agency, will also be operational in FY2024.
It will start on April 24.

<Operation period of heat stroke special alert alert and heat stroke alert>
　April 24, 1960 to October 23, 2006

・Ministry of the Environment heat stroke prevention information site (heat stroke warning alert, heat stroke special alert alert, etc.) (outside site)
[Reference] About information dispatch in Ministry of the Environment heat stroke prevention information site (PDF: 1,256KB)
・About heat stroke caution alert, heat stroke special alert alert (PDF: 114KB) (Ministry of the Environment document)
・Stroke Special Warning Alert Poster (PDF: 626KB)

In Yokohama City, when the value of the heat index of Kanagawa Prefecture is predicted to be 33 or more, information on heat stroke alerts is distributed by e-mail for disaster prevention information.

　※Currently under preparation

・Let's take water frequently even if you don't get thirsty.
　※Alcohol has a diuretic effect, so it dehydration is promoted.
・If you sweat a lot, replenish water and salt with a sports drink.
・Don't drink a lot at once, let's take the appropriate amount into small portions.

・Looth your collar and wear well-ventilated clothes.
・When you go out, use a hat or parasol.
・Let's make clothes that absorb sweat and make it a highly breathable material.

・Avoid direct sunlight and try to walk in the shade.
・Avoid working under the scorching sun or hot and humid exercise as much as possible.
・Don't overdo it and use air conditioning such as an air conditioner.
・Let's check the temperature and humidity of the room.

・Get enough sleep and try to have a well-balanced meal.
・Don't overdo it when you feel sick.
・Create a habit of doing light exercise for a short time and get used to the heat.
　※Don't exercise excessive exercise.
　The Ministry of the Environment is increasing heat stroke. Points for prevention (flyer A4 both sides) (PDF: 1,425KB)
　 Yokohama City / Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Let's take measures against heat stroke by frequent hydration (PDF: 1,922KB)
　

※When heat stroke becomes severe, there is no sweating and the skin becomes dry, so it is important not to judge only by sweat.

・Evacuation to a cool environment
　⇒Rest in an air-conditioned room or in a well-ventilated place in the shade.
・Undressing and cooling
　⇒Take measures to lower your body temperature by taking off your clothes and releasing heat, bathing in water, sending the wind, cooling with ice cubes, etc.
・Replenishment of water and salt
　⇒Avoid excessive intake during vomiting, as there is a risk of aspiration.
　※Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as they may increase urine volume and dehydration.
　　　Oral rehydration solution (a dissolved salt and glucose in water) and sports drinks that can replenish the salt lost due to sweat are ideal.
Not being able to hydrate on your own is a guide for transporting to a medical institution. Let's respond as soon as you don't get serious.

Pay attention to changes in your physical condition every day.
Always pay attention to changes in your physical condition and surroundings on a daily basis. Elderly people, children, and people with disabilities need special care.

Elderly people have reduced sensory function for heat and lack of water and body adjustment for heat are reduced.
Because you often suffer heat stroke indoors, check the indoor temperature and humidity frequently and use the air conditioner even if you do not feel the heat.
Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Measures against heat stroke for the elderly (Flyer A4 both sides) (PDF: 1,462KB)

Pay attention to the physical condition of those who have difficulty complaining of poor physical condition, such as small children and people with disabilities.
Care should be taken because small children have not yet fully developed the body temperature regulation function and are susceptible to heat stroke.
If you have a disease, the function of regulating body temperature may be reduced. It is important to pay attention to changes in your physical condition.

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Consultation at the time of sudden illness and information on emergency medical institutions

Leaflet measures to prevent heat stroke for summer events

Prevention of heat stroke in the event of a disaster

Heat stroke is a serious illness that can lead to death, but it can be prevented with appropriate prevention and measures.
In the event of a disaster, unfamiliar environment and work increases the risk of heat stroke, so be careful while talking to each other.
Prevention of heat stroke at the time of disaster (PDF: 1,053KB)

[Yokohama Health Research Institute]
・Let's prevent heat stroke (heatstroke, sunstroke)
・Heat stroke information

[City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau]
・Heat stroke related information

[Ministry of the Environment]
・Heat stroke prevention information site (outside site)
・Heat Index (WBGT) live performance and forecast (outside site)
・Download of dissemination and enlightenment materials (outside site)
・Heat stroke Environmental Health Manual (March 2018 Revised Edition) (outside site)

[Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare]
・"Let's drink water for health" promotion campaign (outside site)
・Occupational hygiene measures in the workplace [heatstroke prevention measures] (outside site)
・To prevent heat stroke (outside site)

[Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications]
・Heat stroke transport information, etc. (nationwide) (outside site)

[Meteorological Agency]
・To protect yourself from heat stroke [temperature forecast information, weather forecast, etc.] (outside site)
・Abnormal weather early warning information (external site)
・Kanto Koshin region one month forecast (outside site)