Heat Health Warning (Jan 11-14)
11 Jan 2023
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Heat Health Warning for the remainder of this week.
Health experts say heatwaves can affect anyone and offer the following tips for surviving the heat:
- Drink plenty of water. Always take a bottle with you.
- Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars. The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes.
- Keep cool. Seek out air-conditioned buildings, draw your blinds, use a fan, take cool showers and dress in light and loose clothing made from natural fabrics.
- Plan ahead. Schedule activities in the coolest part of the day and avoid exercising in the heat. If you must go out, wear a hat and sunscreen and take a bottle of water with you.
- Check-in on others. Look after those most at risk in the heat – your neighbour living alone, older people, children and babies, people with a medical condition and don’t forget your pets.
Phone NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 606 024 or see your doctor if you are unwell. In an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000).
Council’s pools are currently open from noon to 8pm on weekdays. We also urge our residents to remember our libraries offer cool places for refuge.
More information can be found at:
- Bureau of Meteorology Heatwave Service – www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/
- VicEmergency – https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
- Survive the Heat – www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat