It has been decided to open the Casa di Vincenzo 24 hours a day and the “Mai più Ultimi” Center from 9 to 19. Points of first intervention and advice
As part of the campaign for the management of the hot emergency, organized with the Provincial Health Authority of Messina, the Municipality of Messina, specifically the Department of Social Policies, has decided to activate the 2021 Hot Emergency Plan as a preventive measure. especially aimed at the homeless.
It has in fact been established, in collaboration with Messina Social City, to open the Casa di Vincenzo and the “Never More Last” Center 24 hours a day with opening from 9 to 19.
“Naturally, any decision relating to the duration of the intervention – highlighted the Councilor for Social Policies Alessandra Calafiore – will always depend on the bulletin of the Civil Protection. Refreshment points will also be set up within the activated structures and staff will be present to entertain those present with leisure activities. The goal is to offer adequate assistance and protect the most fragile and vulnerable segments of the population, in particular the homeless, who, having no stable reference points, can instead find in the specially created refreshment centers welcoming places with air conditioners in order to guarantee suitable temperatures to face particularly hot days like these “.
“Heatwaves 2021”, a guide to health care and prevention services for heatwaves, has been drawn up, with a list of useful tips for dealing with the emergency. In case of illness, it is advisable to contact your family doctor who knows the health history of your client; for an emergency of medium danger during the night hours, call the Medical Guard, also active on holidays from 20 to 8; if there is a life-threatening situation, contact or have the 118 H24 service contacted.
The First Intervention Points in Messina they are via Del Vespro (090-3653518); Pistunina — SS 114 (090-3652042); Medical Guards: Citadel of Health (090-59606); via Sacra Famiglia, 7 (090-2932510); Porto Salvo (090-45077); Social Services: Messina Social City Special Company (090-9488007); Casa Serena (090-9226547); Vincenzo’s House (329-0697458); Nevermore Last Center, Piazza Stazione; Transit accommodation, Bisconte village.
PRACTICAL ADVICE TO PREVENT AND FACE THE DANGERS OF THE SUMMER HEAT
In case of sudden warmth, weakness, headache, chills, fainting, nausea, increased pulse rate, low blood pressure, while waiting for medical assistance, it is recommended that the person be transported to a cool and ventilated place. ; make her lie down with her legs raised above her body; cool the body with cold water sponges on the wrists, forehead, groin and neck; integrate the lost liquids with fresh water and mineral salts; keep body temperature under control. If alone and home-bound, have a relative, neighbor, or social assistance service contact you every day. Dehydration is a serious risk; it is therefore recommended to drink at least 1 and a half liters of water often during the day; avoid wine, beer, spirits, coffee and iced sodas; eat small, fresh and light meals with lots of vegetables and fruit; make the environment in which you live as cool as possible, open the windows of the house in the morning and lower the shutters; do not leave the house during the hottest hours, dress in light and light-colored clothing, use a hat and dark glasses when leaving; wear comfortable, light and clear clothes of natural fibers such as linen and cotton; avoid synthetic fibers that prevent perspiration, such as wool; with regard to the usual therapies in progress, it is recommended not to interrupt or modify them on your own initiative.