Extreme heat
Learn about the risks
Understand how extreme heat affects you and where to find accurate warnings.
Learn about the risks and potential impacts of extreme heat in your area, including its effects on you and your loved ones.
Visit your state or territory's health authority to learn about the signs of heat-related illness.
Speak to your doctor about how heat might affect you including precautions you can take, particularly if you have a health condition or chronic illness. If you take medication, ask how to store it during a heatwave.
Complete an Australian Red Cross first aid course and learn how to support someone impacted by extreme heat. Download the Red Cross First Aid app for the most up-to-date first aid information anytime, anywhere.
Check the daily forecast and get to know the Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) heatwave categories, forecasts and warnings at bom.gov.au/heatwave, on the BOM Weather app or the telephone audio warning service (1300 659 215).
Get a personalised heat health forecast and evidence based cooling strategies at heatwatch.sydney.edu.au
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