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About Heat Stroke Alerts

Today （ July 24 ）,
a heat stroke alert has been issued for all of Chiba Prefecture including Ichihara City.
Do not go outside unnecessarily, and even indoors, pay attention to room temperature and drink water frequently.

*Heat Stroke Alerts are issued when the risk of heat stroke is expected to be extremely high, to alert people to the danger of heat stroke, and to encourage them to take action to prevent heat stroke. The "Heat Index （, a numerical value to determine the risk of heat stroke estimated from temperature, humidity, and solar radiation ）," which has a high correlation with heat stroke, is used for the announcement. If this value is 31 or higher, the risk of heat stroke is high. Heat stroke alerts are issued for each prefectural forecast area when this value is estimated to be 33 or higher.

[Heat Index Guide （ Daily Life ） ]
31 or more ： Dangerous
28 to 31 ： Severe Alert
25 to 28 ： Warning
Less than 25 ： Caution

・ Heat Stroke Alert （ Ministry of the Environment HP ） https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/about_alert.php
・ Heat Index （ Ministry of the Environment HP https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/wbgt.php

[Ichihara City （ Ushiku ） for heat index （ Ministry of the Environment HP ） ]
https://www.wbgt.env .go.jp/graph_ref_td.php?region=3&prefecture=45&point=45291&refId=1

[5 points to prevent heat stroke]
(1) avoid heat ・ The perception of heat varies from person to person. When going outside, check the temperature and humidity, and take a sunshade.
(2) Hydrate frequently and take breaks
・ Even if you are not thirsty, try to hydrate frequently and take breaks as needed.
(3) Indoor temperature ・ Humidity control
・ Make good use of a fan or air conditioner and adjust indoor temperature frequently.
\4) Daily health management
・ Keep in mind to exercise within a reasonable range and prepare your body for the heat. Also, check your physical condition on a daily basis and take a rest if you are not feeling well.
(5) Remove masks depending on the environment
・ Wearing masks makes it difficult for heat to escape, increasing the risk of heat stroke. High temperature ・ In a humid environment, remove mask as appropriate.
*Environmental Ministry of the Environment Heat Stroke Prevention Information Website https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/

[If you feel unwell, please use the telephone consultation service]
Doctors and nurses will provide information on first aid measures.
ICHIHARA HEALTH ・ Medical Consultation Dial 24 （ Available 24 hours a day ）
TEL 0120-36-2415

[Do not hesitate to call an ambulance in such cases.
○ If you cannot drink water by yourself, feel weak or tired, and cannot move
○ If you see symptoms such as unconsciousness （ or convulsions ）
[Fire Department Website]
https://www .city.ichihara.chiba.jp/article?articleId=644b515e1c65a96b7cfc75c9

Caller ・ Contact
Ichihara City Environmental Management Division TEL 23-9867
Fire Department, Fire Prevention and Emergency Services Division TEL 22-8117



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