Heatwave
Kills more people than storms do, quietly, indoors.
Keep the heat out
- Close blinds and windows by day, open everything at night.
- Stay on the coolest side of the home.
Keep people cool
- Drink water before you feel thirsty.
- Cool showers, wet cloths on neck and wrists, feet in a bowl of water.
- Skip hard work in the middle of the day.
Watch out for
- Babies, older people and anyone ill. Check on them twice a day.
- Never leave children or animals in a parked car, not even for a minute.
- Hot dry skin, confusion or fainting is an emergency. Cool the person and call for help.
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Updated 9 October 2026.