Apart from expecting rough seas this weekend, we are also going to have the usual temperatures associated with the beginning of full summer, and so the Canarian Government's Health Department has just put in place its summer heatwave protocol, the
Plan de Actuaciones Preventivas de los Efectos del Exceso de Temperaturas sobre la Salud. This preventative action plan introduces measures to counter the effects of heat throughout the summer, and specifies and coordinates regional, insular and local government measures where public health is at risk.
Sanidad's protocol also sets up the system of alerts used by authorities and meteorological agencies. It sees Level 1 being a yellow alert for temperatures over 32º for no more than a couple of days. Level two is an orange alert for 3 to 4 days of high temperatures, and red is used for level 3 if a heatwave goes beyond 5 days.
Once again, the health department reminds the public that in the very hot weather the Canaries gets in summer months, the elderly, children and those with chronic illnesses are most at risk. The summer protocol will see the entire health system, from government to health centres on notice to deal with the consequences of elevated temperatures. Please also have a look
HERE for detailed advice for staying safe in the heat here.