Heat Health Alert
The Met Office has declared a heat health alert for the South East from 24 June to 27 June.
The increased temperatures can cause risk to people’s health, so it’s important we look after ourselves and each other. People most at risk of harm from hot weather include older people, the very young and people with pre-existing medical conditions.
During prolonged hot weather there is risk of developing heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heatstroke can occur if symptoms of heat exhaustion are left untreated, it can also occur suddenly without warning.
Please take extra care over the next couple days and follow these top tips to keeping safe during the hot weather:
– Stay out of the heat
– Keep out of the sun between 11.00am and 3.00pm
– Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat
– Avoid extreme physical exertion
– Wear light, loose fitting, breathable clothes
– Have plenty of cold drinks and avoid excessive alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks