The Chief Health Officer has issued a heat health alert to notify you of forecast extreme heat conditions at or above heat health temperature thresholds, based on the Bureau of Meteorology 7-day forecast. Organisations should respond in accordance with their heat plans. Individuals should also prepare for the heat. Heat kills more Australians than any other natural disaster. Heat health status - Department of Health and Human Services VicEmergency - incidents and warnings Survive the heat - Better Health Channel Drink more water Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars Check in on others Keep cool Plan ahead Sign up for alerts, advisories, newsletters and digests on www.health.vic.gov.au |