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MONTRÉAL – The record of the exceptional heat wave in eastern Canada increased on Wednesday: there are now 17 heat-related deaths in Quebec. In addition, cases of heat exhaustion and exhaustion have increased, workers have been inconvenienced and ambulance services have been overwhelmed.
Heat warnings remain in effect for a large portion of the territory from east of Lake Superior to Prince Edward Island. Environment Canada does not expect heat and moisture to decrease before Friday in most parts of eastern Canada.
On the fourth day of this episode of heat, six more deaths were confirmed Wednesday by the Integrated Center for University Health and Social Services (CIUSSS) of Center-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. Tuesday, six deaths had been reported in the Montreal area.
Since Sunday, the volumes of calls received at Urgences-santé in Montreal and Laval have climbed. More than 1,200 calls per day were recorded, an increase of about 30 percent over busy days. Nicola D'Ulisse, President and CEO of Urgences-santé, asked for the cooperation of citizens by inviting them to prefer 8-1-1 advice, if their life is not in danger.
David Kaiser, a medical specialist at the Montreal Public Health Department, said officials were not surprised by the number of deaths in the metropolis.
"We would prefer that there be no deaths related to heat, but with four days of intense heat and particularly hot nights, we expect an impact on people's health, "said Kaiser.
He said the victims in Montreal were between 50 and Age 80.
"None of the people we identified in the last four days had air conditioning at home," Kaiser said.
Mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, pointed out the increase in the number of po firefighters and cops to cope with the situation
"At the moment, we are very, very much in prevention. We know that it is especially the most vulnerable people who are hit hard. Yesterday (Tuesday), 15,000 inspections and home visits were made, it's amazing. They thought to make 5000, (but) because of the heat wave, they increased the number, with 270 policemen and firefighters ", affirmed before the journalists the mayor Plante, adding that there would be 5000 other visits Wednesday
Victims in Estrie
In Estrie, a fifth heat-related death has been reported. According to Dr. Melissa Généreux, Regional Director of Public Health of Estrie, the victims were elderly adults or those with chronic illness. She added that about 20 cases of heat exhaustion and exhaustion had been declared by the emergencies in the territories of the region. In addition, at least three workplaces were the subject of complaints to the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST), she said.
CNESST reminded employers and workers that it is essential to take the necessary preventive measures to prevent heat stroke. A worker suffering from heat stroke can suffer from various symptoms, such as dizziness, vertigo and unusual tiredness. Long exposure to strong heat can also lead to confused or incoherent speech, loss of balance and even loss of consciousness, the commission said.
The Parti Québécois deplored the fact that health do not have adequate air conditioning. The official opposition critic for social services, Dave Turcotte, has asked the Minister of Health and Social Services, Gaétan Barrette, to set up an emergency fund for the directorates of health facilities, to help them fight more effectively against the heat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter that he was "wholeheartedly with the people of Quebec who lost a loved one during the heat wave". "These record temperatures are expected to continue in central and eastern Canada, so be sure to protect yourself and your family," said the Prime Minister.
No deaths were reported in other affected provinces by the heat wave. In Ontario, a coroner's office spokeswoman said she was unable to confirm whether there were any heat-related deaths, adding that it would likely take weeks, if not months, before the findings of the investigations. 19659002] Environment Canada reported that a heat alert remained in effect for a sector crossing southwestern and northeastern Ontario to southern Quebec and also in the Atlantic region.
A mbad Very hot and humid air will persist in the Maritimes until Friday, according to Environment Canada, which forecasts maximum indoor temperatures of 30 to 35 degrees Thursday, with a wet index of 36 to 42. Coastal areas can to wait for cooler conditions during the two days, thanks to the winds of the sea.
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