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Look after each other in the heat

Posted on Wednesday 8th of February, 2017,

Greater Shepparton residents are urged to look after themselves and each other as the temperature heats up in the coming days.

Greater Shepparton’s Director Community Kaye Thomson said it was important that our residents kept an eye on our vulnerable population, including those people aged over 65, particularly those living without air conditioning, children under five, pregnant or breastfeeding women and people with existing medical conditions.

 

“Vulnerable people also refers to those with limited mobility, overweight or obese people or people taking medication which may interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature,” Ms Thomson said.

“Many vulnerable people do not have friends or relatives’ living nearby, so if you have an elderly neighbour or live near someone you know is unwell, make sure to keep an eye on them during hot weather.”

“We also encourage people or businesses where staff are required to work outdoors in the heat to look to alternative work activities to ensure good health of their staff. This could include starting and finishing work earlier, or working indoors if possible.”

There are six key things for people do during warmer weather.

  1. Keep out of the heat - look for shade and wear a hat
  2. Drink enough water
  3. Naturally cool your home, close windows and blinds in the day
  4. Talk to your health service if you have health issues
  5. Check on people who may struggle in the heat
  6. Help people who are feeling unwell.

 

CLICK HERE for fact sheets on heat related illness and basic information that contains a number of languages other than English.

 For emergency information, download the VicEmergency App, or visit emergency.vic.gov.au.

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