The Department of Health launches a battery of advice with the 'More ready than the heat' campaign to minimize its negative effects: dehydration, heat strokes, exposure to the sun, sunburns...

In this way, the campaign focuses on six great tips in order to raise awareness about the effects of heat and prevent them:
1. Drink water often, even if you are not thirsty
2. Avoid going outside during the hottest hours
3. Stay in air-conditioned spaces
4. Take care of children and the elderly
5. Wear light clothing and a cap or hat
6. Apply sunscreen

Of the six great tips, there are two that are the most important: drink water constantly and avoid going outside during the hottest hours. Be more prepared than the heat and drink water often, even if you're not thirsty, to avoid dehydration and heat stroke.

Also, take care of children and vulnerable or elderly family members. Remind them that they must stay hydrated at all times, stay in cool or air-conditioned spaces (you can help them find the nearest climate shelters) and avoid direct exposure to the sun during the hottest hours. These tips are also aimed at pregnant women or people who work outdoors; drinking water is essential.

From the Department of Health of the Generalitat, more tips to deal with the heat are also recalled.