Be prepared and take simple steps to prevent heat-related illness including.
- Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty - Speak to your doctor if they have asked you to limit your fluid intake.
- Keep cool by avoiding outdoors in the hottest part of the day, wearing light loose-fitting clothing, close curtains and blinds to block out the sun, use air-conditioning, if available or electric fans.
- Be prepared by checking weather forecasts using Bureau of Meteorology, talking to your doctor about heat-related health risks, creating a contact list of people you can help or rely on during extreme heat and know where you can go safely in your area to get out of the heat if your home if it is too hot e.g. air conditioned public buildings and parks with plenty of shade.
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Check on others including neighbours who are at high risk in extreme heat such as the elderly, infants and young children, people with chronic medical problems and people who are socially isolated. NEVER leave children or pets in parked cars during hot weather.
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Kids in Cars
Never leave children alone in a car. On a typical 30 degree Australian summer's day, the temperature inside a parked car can be as high as 70 degrees. Even with windows down slightly, temperatures can increase very quickly. If you find a child unattended in a car: Look for the parents or carers If they can't be found, call Triple Zero (000) or NRMA on 13 11 22.