what were the measure adopted for the prevention of heat wave in southern India? how effective were the measures adopted?
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One of the southern States Andra Pradesh have formulated a plan for the prevention of effects of heat waves ,some of the key points are as;
i. To monitor climate conditions and Initiating an Early Warning System and Inter-Agency Coordination to alert stakeholders of predicted high and extreme temperatures.
ii. Building Public Awareness and increasing Community Outreach to communicate the risks of heat waves and implement practises to prevent heat-related deaths and illnesses. Special efforts will be made to reach vulnerable populations through inter-personal communication as well as other outreach methods which include posters, brochures and information sheets etc.
iii. Identifying vulnerable populations and the health risks specific to each group.
iv. Developing effective strategies, agency coordination and response planning that addresses heat-health risks.
v. Heat Health Information Surveillance System—to monitor and assess the impact of heat waves on human health.
vi. Capacity Building among Health Care Professionals to recognise and respond to heat related illnesses, particularly during extreme heat events.
One of the southern States Andra Pradesh have formulated a plan for the prevention of effects of heat waves ,some of the key points are as;
i. To monitor climate conditions and Initiating an Early Warning System and Inter-Agency Coordination to alert stakeholders of predicted high and extreme temperatures.
ii. Building Public Awareness and increasing Community Outreach to communicate the risks of heat waves and implement practises to prevent heat-related deaths and illnesses. Special efforts will be made to reach vulnerable populations through inter-personal communication as well as other outreach methods which include posters, brochures and information sheets etc.
iii. Identifying vulnerable populations and the health risks specific to each group.
iv. Developing effective strategies, agency coordination and response planning that addresses heat-health risks.
v. Heat Health Information Surveillance System—to monitor and assess the impact of heat waves on human health.
vi. Capacity Building among Health Care Professionals to recognise and respond to heat related illnesses, particularly during extreme heat events.