Extreme heat
Get heat-ready
Protect your health and wellbeing by preparing for heat before it arrives.
Prepare your home to make it cooler where possible, e.g. installing fans, or shade cloths. For pre-existing fans and air conditioners, make sure they have been serviced and are working well.
Consider buying personal cooling items, such as an ice vest or small fans. Get a cooling bag for water and medications.
Some medical conditions can get worse in extreme heat. Make sure your conditions are well managed and you have a plan in place for when a heatwave or blackout occurs.
Plan ahead to make sure you have enough supplies, such as food, water and any medication required.
Make a plan for any pets or animals and ensure they have enough food and water and a cool place to shelter during a heatwave or a blackout.
Investigate public locations in your local area where you could go to stay cool, like community centres, libraries, movie theatres.
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