Weather Alert - Heatwave (Level 3) - 24th - 26th June 2020

We've entered into the warmer months and so the Public Health and Wellbeing Team will be sending out alerts ahead of particularly high temperatures to help you stay safe and well.

A Heatwave level 3 warning has been issued from

Wednesday 24^th June to Friday 26^th June 2020.

This means that temperatures are likely to rise to levels that increase the risk of ill health among vulnerable adults, particularly older people and those with long term conditions.

“Stay out of the sun. Keep your home as cool as possible – shading windows and shutting them during the day may help. Open them when it is cooler at night. Keep drinking fluids. If there’s anybody you know, for example an older person living on their own, who might be at special risk, make sure they know what to do"

Follow the advice on the PHE resource ‘Coping with heat and COVID-19’ Beat the Heat: Coping with heat and COVID-19 (poster) or Beat the heat: Coping with heat and COVID-19 (leaflet)
Encourage those who may find it more difficult to cope in hot weather to request help through the volunteer networks, for example, https://www.goodsamapp.org/home
Advise those at risk that they should continue to seek medical help if they are feeling unwell and that plans are in place to deliver services safely despite COVID-19

Coping with hot weather Tips

Shut windows and pull down the shades when it is hotter outside. You can open the windows for ventilation when it is cooler.
Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and don't go out between 11am and 3pm (the hottest part of the day) if you're vulnerable to the effects of heat.
Keep rooms cool by using shades or reflective material outside the windows. If this isn't possible, use light-colored curtains and keep them closed (metallic blinds and dark curtains can make the room hotter).
Have cool baths or showers and splash yourself with cool water.
Drink cold drinks regularly, such as water and diluted fruit juice. Avoid excess alcohol, caffeine (tea, coffee and cola) or drinks high in sugar.
Listen to alerts on the radio, TV and social media about keeping cool.
Plan to make sure you have enough supplies, such as food, water and any medications you need.
Identify the coolest room in the house so you know where to go to keep cool.
Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat and sunglasses if you go outdoors.
Check up on friends, relatives and neighbors who may be less able to look after themselves.
If you're worried about yourself or a vulnerable neighbor, friend or relative, you can contact the local environmental health office at your local authority.