EXTREME HEATWAVE
EMERGENCY WARNING
Heatwave Emergency Warning Day 1 This Heatwave Emergency Warning message is issued for the Murraylands forecast district
An Extreme Heatwave is very dangerous. When we experience unusually high night and daytime temperatures, over several days, there is no chance for your body to recover. This is dangerous for anyone who does not take precautions to keep cool-even those who are healthy. People who work or exercise outdoors are particularly at risk. The reliability of infrastructure, like power and transport, can also be affected. Take action now to make sure you and your family stay well during this heatwave event.
What you should do:
- Staying indoors is the coolest option. If you want to exercise, scale back your routine or restrict your activities to early morning or in the evening when it is cooler.
- It is important to drink plenty of water, but if you are taking any prescribed medicines, check with your doctor for any additional advice.
- Do you use public transport? Plan ahead to avoid travelling in the heat if at all possible, keep to shaded areas while waiting for buses, trains or trams, drink plenty of water and give consideration to vulnerable passengers including the elderly.
- Hot weather places significant demand on the electricity system, because of both higher demand and its effect on generators and transmission lines. Be prepared for outages by keeping your mobile phone charged and make sure you have some ice, a torch and a battery powered radio for emergency information.
- Children love to cool down in a sprinkler, but check the temperature of the water when you turn it on, as water from hoses left out in the sun can be dangerously hot.
- If you’re shopping for food or travelling with it this festive season, take an esky with you to keep it cool and never leave it out in the heat for too long. Bacteria grows quicker on food when it’s hot, which increases the risk of food poisoning.
- Going out camping? Avoid parking or setting up campsites under trees with large overhead branches as trees often drop limbs when it’s hot.
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This message was issued by the State Emergency Service.
Health Information:- If you are feeling unwell, contact your local doctor.
- For immediate medical attention telephone 000 (triple zero).
- To register for the Telecross REDi service telephone 1800 188 071.
Message Name: Murraylands
This message is valid from: 19/12/2019 00:00:00
The next update is expected by: 20/12/2019 00:00:00
or as the situation changes.
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