City Council and Red Cross launch a campaign for the prevention of the effects of heat aimed at the elderly and vulnerable groups

Every Sunday during July and August from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a tent will be set up on the Paseo Marítimo, offering information on protection measures against high temperatures, a shaded area for resting and free access to blood pressure testing.

The councilors attached to the delegations of Social Services and Social Integration, Maria Aguilar; and Health, Julia Simon; and the president of the Local Assembly of the Red Cross in Estepona, Enrique Manuel Garcia, today presented the campaign ‘On guard against heat’, aimed at promoting the prevention of adverse effects of high temperatures and promote public awareness.

The campaign, which is especially aimed at the elderly and vulnerable groups, will be active every Sunday in July and August. During these days, from 10.00 to 13.00 hours, Red Cross will have a tent installed on the Paseo Marítimo, where it will offer a shaded area for rest, information on appropriate measures to follow to protect against high temperatures and where you can access free of charge to take blood pressure.

This point will be open to people who, while taking a walk, have symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness or discomfort related to the heat, where they will receive support and will be able to stay until they get better.

It should also be noted that in addition to these days, Red Cross will offer its services on any day in which the authorities issue alerts for high temperatures (yellow, orange or red levels) establishing points of care and prevention, as needed.

In addition, from Red Cross Estepona is reminded of the importance of taking preventive measures against high temperatures, such as avoiding intense physical activity during peak hours of heat, sun protection and frequent hydration.

The campaign ‘On guard against the heat’ is a commitment of the Red Cross to take care of the health and welfare of the population, and has the support and involvement of the City Council. In addition, it also counts with the collaboration of the Xanit Estepona Hospital, Cash Fresh Supermarket, Covirán Supermarkets and the Mahou San Miguel Foundation.