Showing posts with label heatwaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heatwaves. Show all posts

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades


Bushfires pose serious short- and long-term impacts to public drinking water quality. They can damage water supply infrastructure and water catchments, impeding the treatment processes that normally make our water safe to drink.
Several areas in New South Wales and Victoria have already been issued with warnings about the quality of their drinking water.
Short-term risks
Bushfires can damage or disrupt water supply infrastructure as they burn. And the risks can persist after the fires are out.
Long-term risks
Bushfires can damage drinking water catchments, which can lead to longer term threats to drinking water. Drinking water catchments are typically forested areas, and so are vulnerable to bushfire damage.



Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

What is the first aid treatment for hyperthermia?


What is the first aid treatment for hyperthermia?
Get the person into air conditioning if possible or out of the sun and into the shade.
Spray the person with cool water, or apply cold wet cloths or ice packs to the armpits, neck, and groin. Fan air across the person to increase cooling. These methods help cool the person more quickly.
Do not give the person anything to drink if the person is not alert or is vomiting.
If the person experiences seizures, keep him or her safe from injury.
If the person vomits, turn the person on his or her side to keep the airway open.