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Settlements are often situated near motorways and major transit routes. During
periods of continuously high daily average temperatures, the number of accidents
may increase in the affected stretches. When congestion builds up following an
accident, people sitting in cars will need to be supplied with liquids.
Transit lines run by public transportation companies work continuously on days
of high average temperatures as well. Newer vehicles have been equipped with air
conditioning, which must be used. On older vehicles, cross ventilation and the use of
ventilators must be applied continuously to offer heat protection for the passengers.
During periods of high daily average temperatures, communal waste must be
collected more frequently in order to prevent epidemics.
13.7.1 Communicating with the Public
Heatwaves are usually possible to predict, and, therefore, the public must be
informed about preventive measures they can take to protect their health. If the local
authorities are to issue a warning, attention must be paid to the following considerations: Communication may be effected in writing or as a personal announcement.
It may take the form of a press release, a public announcement, a briefi ng or interactive communication, during which attention must be called to the negative effects of
heatwaves on health; the necessity of remaining hydrated; the need to seek shelter
in shady places; and the dangers of leaving one’s place of residence.
The public must be informed that they should take along some drinking water if
they leave their homes. Warnings must be issued about the need to be extra careful
and circumspect in traffi c. The information issued must always be authenticated;
creating a sense of panic must be avoided.
The tasks of the preparatory phase are as follows:
The forecasts and news bulletins of the Hungarian Meteorological Service and the
National Public Health and Medical Offi cer Service (NPHMOS) must be
followed.
The public must be informed.
People with severe medical conditions and others at special risk must be
identifi ed.
Reserves of drinking water must be prepared.
Vehicles delivering drinking water must be arranged.
Any available street watering trucks must be pressed into service.
Local institutions with air conditioned buildings that may accommodate large numbers of people must be identifi ed.
The tasks of the protection phase are as follows:
Local authorities must remain in contact with the local offi ces of NPHMOS and
with disaster management authorities.
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Settlements are often situated near motorways and major transit routes. During
periods of continuously high daily average temperatures, the number of accidents
may increase in the affected stretches. When congestion builds up following an
accident, people sitting in cars will need to be supplied with liquids.
Transit lines run by public transportation companies work continuously on days
of high average temperatures as well. Newer vehicles have been equipped with air
conditioning, which must be used. On older vehicles, cross ventilation and the use of
ventilators must be applied continuously to offer heat protection for the passengers.
During periods of high daily average temperatures, communal waste must be
collected more frequently in order to prevent epidemics.
13.7.1 Communicating with the Public
Heatwaves are usually possible to predict, and, therefore, the public must be
informed about preventive measures they can take to protect their health. If the local
authorities are to issue a warning, attention must be paid to the following considerations: Communication may be effected in writing or as a personal announcement.
It may take the form of a press release, a public announcement, a briefi ng or interactive communication, during which attention must be called to the negative effects of
heatwaves on health; the necessity of remaining hydrated; the need to seek shelter
in shady places; and the dangers of leaving one’s place of residence.
The public must be informed that they should take along some drinking water if
they leave their homes. Warnings must be issued about the need to be extra careful
and circumspect in traffi c. The information issued must always be authenticated;
creating a sense of panic must be avoided.
The tasks of the preparatory phase are as follows:
The forecasts and news bulletins of the Hungarian Meteorological Service and the
National Public Health and Medical Offi cer Service (NPHMOS) must be
followed.
The public must be informed.
People with severe medical conditions and others at special risk must be
identifi ed.
Reserves of drinking water must be prepared.
Vehicles delivering drinking water must be arranged.
Any available street watering trucks must be pressed into service.
Local institutions with air conditioned buildings that may accommodate large numbers of people must be identifi ed.
The tasks of the protection phase are as follows:
Local authorities must remain in contact with the local offi ces of NPHMOS and
with disaster management authorities.
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