Bilbao City Council calls for protection from high temperatures and launches six Green Beaches

In response tothese warnings, the Bilbao City Council has appealed to the public to hydrate and protect themselves from the persistent high temperatures announced for the weekend, as well as to implement urban alternatives such as the Green Beachesof Mount Arraiz, San Antonio, Ibaieder, Etxebarria, Ametzola and Sarriko, as well as the water jets next to the Guggenheim Museum and the children's area of the Etxebarria Park.

Municipal officials have also set up the sprayer areain Indautxu Square and have installed ten temporary sources in areas with a large population influx that reinforce the city's traditional network of nearly 600 public sources.

More than 130 climate shelters

Bilbao currently has 134 climate shelters throughout the city, 68 of which are indoor and 66 outdoorspaces. According to municipal data, 96% of the population has access to one of these points less than 300 metres from their homes, while 43%have some kind of shelter less than 100 metres away.

Indoor shelters include libraries, civic centres, sports facilities, transport stations, museums, exhibition halls and shopping malls, most of which are heated water buildings.

On the other hand, most outdoor shelters are parks and green areas which, thanks to their shade and vegetation, help to reduce thermal sensation and ensure a comfortable environment during heat periods. 

Heat recommendations

• Drink 1-1.5 liters of water or natural juice a day, even if you're not thirsty.
• Take light meals and eat more salads, vegetables and fruit to renew mineral salts that are lost by sweat.
• Be careful when taking medication such as diuretics, psychopaths, or antihypertension.
• Keep the house cool, lowering the blinds during the day and opening the windows at night.
• Often refresh with showers or towels soaked in water.
• Use fans, air conditioning or fans.
• Avoid going out in the middle of the day.
• Put on light clothes.
• Use suncream and sunglasses.
• Protect your head from the sun with a hat or hat.
• Give domestic animals water often, and let them rest in the middle of the day.

The City Council recalls that these measures are particularly important in the most vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, infants and dependents or those with health problems.

How do I identify a heat stroke?

The City Council insists that special attention should be paid to the onset of heat shock symptoms:

• Reddened skin with a feeling of warm, dry skin.
• Breathing and accelerated heartbeat.
• Headache.
• Tiredness.
• Dizziness.
• Nausea.
• Fever.
• Dizziness.
• Disorientation, delirium, or confusion.
• Fainting.