AMID the many activities for the Araw ng Dabaw, participants in the festivities are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat brought about by the El Niño season.Citing a Pagasa El Niño Advisory saying the dry season is expected to last until May this year, City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office Chief Alfredo Baloran reminded Dabawenyos and tourists alike to take necessary precautions against the heat and to use sun protection when going outdoors.
Participants and merrymakers are advised to limit sun exposure to avoid sunburn, hives, and to prevent even more serious health risks such as heatstroke and skin cancer.CDRRMO-911 responders, he added, have been deployed to key areas of the festivities to respond to emergencies caused by the extreme heat. Baloran said foot medics, ambulances, and BDRRMC personnel trained to respond to medical emergencies are never far from areas of convergence for Araw ng Dabaw.