10 applications that cannot be missing during the heat wave

Where are you? Where are you? And how many degrees are you suffering, under the sun or under the shade? The heat wave is wreaking havoc throughout the peninsula and in some regions today it will reach 47 degrees. Something very unusual for a month of July and for any month of the year, however summery it may be, in general.

However, it has happened. Civil Protection has already launched some batteries of recommendations for citizens to protect themselves from high temperatures while this tremendous meteorological phenomenon lasts.Another thing you can do is be prepared for the heat wave from your mobile We propose 10 applications that cannot be missing on your mobile.

1. Time

Wherever you go, do it forewarned. Moving around the country will not be easy in the next few hours, especially if you do it through the center of Spain. Be that as it may and wherever you are going, it is essential that be clear about what temperatures and weather conditions you will be exposed to

If you are going to a place particularly hit by the heat wave (such as the Ebro Basin), check it out beforehand in this AEMET El Tiempo application. It is a very simple and easy to use application,from which you can check the weather forecast – also in real time – anywhere in the country.

2. Civil protection

Civil Protection of all communities in Spain has already activated the protocol for this heat wave at this time, so it is important that, if you want to stay informed, you have the respective applications installed on your phone Many communities have their own, but not all. We recommend you perform a search on Google Play to find the application you need.

In our case, we have installed the one from the Generalitat de Catalunya, which includes important alerts on Civil Protection In this way, you will be up to date day of everything that happens near you and you will obtain basic advice on how to face the difficulties that may exist.

3. Aqualert

The importance of hydration. It is essential that throughout the summer, but especially during these hours when fire will practically fall from the sky, we are well hydrated. This is especially important for children and people older, but in general, it never hurts to take the precaution of drinking water frequently.

Aqualert is an application (of the many that exist) that reminds you when you have to drink water and allows you to establish a record, which will be very good for you to take away good control of ingested water The interface is very easy to use and the truth is that it is pleasant. That way it won't cost you anything to drink water.

4. UviMate

It is a danger throughout the summer, but in these hot hours, even more so. We refer to solar radiation. There are many applications that can tell you the UV index that is being recorded – or is expected to be recorded – in a specific area. This application is very practical and easy to use.

The application that we propose today is UVIMate. It includes exhaustive and complete information according to your location, as well as practical directions. You can set reminders to put on sunscreen and calculate the ozone level, the time you can get Vitamin D or the time it can take to burn. You can also get forecasts on the level of solar radiation at a specific time and recommendations to be well protected.

5. Everyone against fire!

It is easy for fires to break out with the high temperatures, the lack of rain and, in general, the favorable conditions that summer provides. The application All against the fire! works as an alert service, from which users can obtain information about fires that are developing near the indicated places (you can indicate as many as you need) and alert about fires.

It is also important that before making the notification through the application, call 112 to notify the corresponding emergency servicesFrom here you will see all the fires that are active in the world and especially those closest to your location.

6. Plant Care Reminder

They will suffer too. If you have plants at home and want them to survive this heat wave, you should especially take into account which ones are the care to apply them.Although there are plants that stoically resist the effects of high temperatures and the sun, others can be seriously damaged by carelessness.

This guide called Plant Care Reminder will be great for you now and during the rest of the year, because it allows you to keep track of all your plants, find out what their maintenance needs are in detail and calculate whether this heat wave could be particularly damaging for them. Then you will have to take precautions and hydrate them more, if you consider it necessary to do so.

7. Beach guide

Another thing you can do ( although in the middle of a heat wave the only thing you want is to be under the air conditioning) is to go to the beach. It is important that take into account the recommendations of the experts and whenever you go to the beach (a place where it is hot as in few places) you do so with due caution.

Also, it would be interesting if you take a look at the characteristics of the beach and the level of UV radiation you will be exposed to if you go. You will also have the option to check the quality of the sand and water,along with the latest measurements taken. This Beach Guide has been prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, through the General Directorate for Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea, so that it offers correct and truthful information.

8. UV Derma

Children and people with special skin characteristics can suffer the consequences of the solar intensity these days. UV Derma is an application that includes an infinite number of recommendations to protect you and your loved ones. The tool is endorsed by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Verenology, in addition to the He althy Skin Foundation.

You can establish the profile of the users with their phototype and from there, obtain all the recommendations according to the type of skin, the characteristics of the individual and the area in which found There is also a section of very practical articles on skin protection. Useful as few.

9. First aid

First aid is basic in case of any accident,so that, especially during these days of the heat wave, it is important that be clear about what to do when someone suffers from heat stroke. This First Aid application includes an interesting list of articles to proceed in case of an accident. There are special articles on how to deal with fainting, dehydration or heat stroke.

Includes illustrations and practical advice. We recommend you have it installed, just in case, but it would be interesting if you review what to do in these cases to have the information in mind if it ever happens.

10. Safety GPS Search

It is perfectly normal that with the arrival of summer, many have nature excursions planned. Given these temperatures, the most logical thing would be to stay safe, but if you go out anyway, use an application like Safety GPS Search.

You can keep track of your location at all times and, in addition, send alerts with your exact position on the map if it occurs an accident. In this way it will be easier for the emergency services to find you and you will not be exposed to the high temperatures of the next few hours.