Six departments have been under a yellow heat wave alert since June 11

On the map issued at 6 a.m. this morning, six departments are under Level 2 "heat warning" under the national heat wave plan: Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Rhône, Gard, and Vaucluse.

• View the Météo-France map: http://www.meteofrance.com/accueil.

Santé publique France is currently monitoring health indicators related to the heat and will continue to do so until the end of the heatwave.

Santé publique France reminds the public of simple precautions to take, which apply to everyone—including healthy individuals—to best combat the effects of the heat

It is important to protect yourself, even if you are in good health. The prevention guidelines naturally apply particularly to vulnerable individuals (people over 65, people with disabilities or illnesses, dependent individuals, pregnant women, young children, homeless people, etc.) and to workers exposed to heat, who are at greater risk of complications.

• Everything you need to know about behavioral and prevention recommendations

Santé publique France reminds the public that it is important to protect yourself, even when the heat is short-lived.

• Drink water regularly without waiting until you are thirsty;

• Cool off and wet your body (at least your face and forearms) several times a day;

• Eat enough and avoid alcohol;

• Avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day and spend several hours a day in a cool place (movie theater, public library, supermarket, museum, etc.);

• Avoid physical exertion;

• Keep your home cool (close windows and shutters during the day; open them in the evening and at night if it’s cooler);

• Be sure to check in with your loved ones regularly and, whenever necessary, don’t hesitate to ask for help;

• Check the Météo-France website regularly for updates.

Weather alert levels under the National Heat Wave Plan (PNC)

• Level 1 'seasonal watch' of the PNC corresponds to the green heatwave alert level on the Météo-France alert map;

• Level 2 'heat advisory' of the PNC corresponds to the yellow heatwave alert level in the event of a temporary heat spike lasting one or two days, a period of intense heat without reaching alert thresholds, or a high probability of transitioning to an orange heatwave alert in the coming days;

• Level 3 'heatwave alert' of the PNC is triggered by departmental prefects, in coordination with Regional Health Agencies, based on the transition to an orange heatwave alert;

• Level 4 – 'maximum mobilization' corresponds to the transition to a red heatwave alert in the event of a confirmed exceptional, very intense, and prolonged heatwave, with the emergence of major collateral effects in sectors of vital importance (drought, drinking water supply, overcrowding of hospitals or funeral homes, etc.).