Heat Health Alert North Central weather district Monday 14 January 2019

Heat Health Alert North Central weather district Monday 14 January 2019

11 January, 2019

The Chief Health Officer has issued a heat health alert based on the Bureau of Meteorology 7-day forecast

The forecast conditions may cause an increase in heat related illnesses in the community.

Extreme heat can affect anyone. Pregnant women, people with a pre-existing medical condition, people aged over 65 and children and babies are most at risk.

Organisations should monitor local weather conditions and respond in accordance with their heat plans. Individuals should also prepare for the heat.

 

Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster.

Heat health status - Department of Health and Human Services

VicEmergency - incidents and warnings

Survive the heat - Better Health Channel

 

Drink more waterDrink more water 

Never leave kids, older people or pets in cars  Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars 

Check in on othersCheck in on others

Keep coolKeep cool

Plan aheadPlan ahead

 

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