STATE HEATWAVE SERVICE
The State Emergency Service's Heatwave Service is currently not available.
It runs between October and March each year in line with the Bureau of Meteorology national service.
It runs between October and March each year in line with the Bureau of Meteorology national service.
The State Emergency Service recommends you plan now to make sure that you and your family stay safe during the summer months.
About Heatwaves
Low-intensity Heatwaves are common in South Australia during summer and most people are able to cope well, but the very young, elderly or those with medical conditions should take care.
Severe Heatwaves are less frequent and are especially challenging for babies and young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those who are already unwell, but even healthy people should take care. The SES will issue a separate Watch and Act message for each area in which a Severe Heatwave is forecast.
Extreme Heatwaves are rare, but are dangerous for anyone who does not take precautions to keep cool, even those who are fit and healthy. People who work or exercise outdoors are particularly at risk. The reliability of infrastructure, like power and transport, can also be affected. The SES will issue a separate Emergency Warning message for each area in which an Extreme Heatwave is forecast.
Stay informed:
- Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
- For heatwave forecasts visit http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/
- Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
- Call the SA Emergency Infoline on 1800 362 361
- People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency Infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
- Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
- For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life threatening call 000 (triple zero).
- For further information visit SA Health or HealthDirect