Jesús María Government Issues Winter Safety Recommendations
The Municipal Government of Jesús María, through the Civil Protection Directorate and the Health Institute, is urging citizens to take extra precautions during the winter season to prevent accidents related to cold weather and the unsafe use of home heating methods.
Among the main recommendations, the population is urged not to use stoves, embers, or combustion heaters in enclosed spaces due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, a highly harmful gas that can be fatal.
In this regard, the head of Civil Protection, Héctor Manuel Reyes Hernández, indicated that the most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include weakness, headache, dizziness, as well as chest pain, and invited citizens to seek safe methods to keep warm at home.
“We have detected some cases where people leave their vehicles running in the garage without any ventilation, which can be dangerous. Maintaining adequate ventilation is of the utmost importance,” said Reyes Hernández.
He added that the area under his charge remains on permanent alert to attend to any contingency arising from low temperatures, such as hypothermia, falling trees, or any other related incident, emphasizing that Civil Protection personnel work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
For her part, the head of the Health Institute, Rosa Isela Torres Valenzuela, indicated that with the arrival of cold weather, cases of hypothermia increase, so she invited citizens to avoid sudden changes in temperature, not to expose themselves to the cold with wet clothing or for prolonged periods, and to dress warmly, paying special attention to children and the elderly.
She added that in case of hypothermia, it is suggested to offer the affected person hot drinks, cover their head and neck, and take them to a warm place. In more serious cases, go to a health center.
In case of any emergency, please call 911 or the following numbers: 449 965 0681, 449 979 2538, 449 238 5863, 449 963 7264, 449 238 5884 of the Jesús María operational command.
