HEALTH HEAT ALERT – TUESDAY 22ND JANUARY – FRIDAY 25th JANUARY 2019
Heat Health Alerts from the Chief Health Officer have been issued based on the Bureau of Meteorology 7-day forecast. Temperatures are set to rise again this week looking at three consecutive days of 40+.
Remember to Survive the heat with these five simple tips;
Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty, taking small sips frequently
Never leave anyone in the car – The temperature inside a parked car during the Australian summer can be 20 to 30 degrees hotter than the outside temperature.” “On a 29 degree Celsius day a car can reach 44 degrees in just 10 minutes and a deadly 60 degrees in 20 minutes.
Try and stay somewhere cool – Spend as much time as possible in cool or air-conditioned buildings
Plan ahead – Keep up to date with weather forecasts – watch the news daily, check the BOM forecast online and schedule activities for the coolest part of the day.
Check on others – Look after those most at risk and keep in touch with friends and family who may need help
Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster. More information on ways to keep your home cool can be found at the Better Health Channel (www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au)
