Coalcoman, Michoacan.-the municipality of Coalcoman suffered a nevada branch of the extreme temperature declines, as Government Secretary confirmed through the State coordination of Civil protection.
Is also said municipal and civil protection authorities inspected the area in order to rule out effects on the physical integrity of the settlers, that, fortunately, was not the case every time that held the record of minus 4 ° C which marked the thermometer in the town.
Given that this region has historically been prone to water falling snow, residents already have the knowledge and the experience to deal with low temperatures, however, civil protection has maintained since the beginning of the winter season, a constant campaign of diffusion with preventive measures and recommendations to be taken care of in if necessary.
Against this background and the forecast of lower temperatures by the presence of the cold front number 32, it is necessary to reiterate the recommendations that the national system of protection has arranged to promote the culture of prevention and self-protection in situations of extreme cold: inform the competent authorities about the existence of groups or vulnerable persons (children, adults in fullness, sick, people with disabilities, homeless, indigent, among others), for your attention corresponding.
Get vaccinated against seasonal influenza, in order to reinforce defences.
Consuming fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C (citrus and season fruits are indicated).
The presence of a cold front, it is advisable to: stay indoors and seek out just enough wear warm clothes, protect your face and head, cover mouth and nose, avoiding the entry of cold air to the lungs.
Use blankets or comforters enough during the night and especially at dawn, which is when most deciente temperature.
Include in the daily diet foods rich in carbohydrates, which provide energy, such as: bread, fats, sweets, chocolates, etc. In order to increase your capacity for resistance to cold.
Ensure that coal, gas and electric stoves are far removed from the curtains and there is sufficient ventilation in the room.
Keep minors away from stoves, heaters, or braziers.
Adults in fullness, as well as patients who suffer from heart disease (heart) or respiratory tract, for any reason must go out, since the cold exerts a tension extra and there is a risk of health complications.
Leave in a warm place, cover mouth and nose, to avoid sucking cold air: sudden changes can make you sick the respiratory system.
Finally, the State coordination of Civil Protection follow these security measures.
Not turn on heaters, stoves or braceros based on gas or charcoal inside the room lacking proper ventilation, since they can cause injury to health and sometimes the loss of life of its occupants (toxic) carbon monoxide inhalation.
Take a fire extinguisher at home and learn their management.
Seal doors and windows with paper, adhesive tape or other material to prevent cold draughts and the output of the heat accumulated in their house.
Approaching the authorities of civil protection of the municipality and find out about the plans for this season, as well as points of meeting, communal kitchens, temporary shelters, centres for the collection and distribution of water, food and shelter, among others.
Finally, it reminds you society report any situation of risk to the emergency 911 line.
