Extreme Heat

In the City of Charles Sturt, we expect to experience some hot days during summer. Residents need to be aware that extreme hot weather can occur at any time and have a debilitating impact on your health and wellbeing.

For the City of Charles Sturt, when an average daily temperature of 32C or above is predicted for three or more consecutive days the SES will issue an Extreme Heat Warning to the public.

Things you can do to prepare for an extreme heat event

Understand your risk
Know the symptoms of extreme heat exposure and how to treat them
Listen for early warnings issued by the SES and the Bureau of Meteorology
Service, clean and replace your air-conditioner regularly
Consider putting shading such as external blinds or shutters on windows
Build to Australia’s Building Codes
Identify vulnerable family, friends and neighbours and plan to visit them

Register yourself or someone you look after with The Telecross REDi service. Call the Red Cross on 1800 188 071 or 8100 4510 or email SACLientServices@redcross.org.au

This service supports registered people by calling them during extreme heat events to check on their wellbeing.

What do I do during an extreme heat event?

Drink plenty of fluids
Replace salt and minerals
Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen
Stay cool indoors and schedule outdoor activities carefully
Do not leave children or pets in cars
If working use a buddy system to check on your teammates
Plan your day around the heat

Who do I Contact?
To report an emergency or life-threatening situation call 000 (triple zero).

For non-emergencies call Health Direct Australia on 1800 022 222 at any time.

Vulnerable people
Monitor those at high risk

Infants and children up to four years of age
People 65 years of age or
People who are overweight
People who overexert during work or exercise
People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

After a heat wave

The effect of extreme heat on health may continue for some time after an event.

Continue to check on those at risk
Keep drinking water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty
Be careful around trees - they often drop limbs when it is hot
Avoid parking or setting up campsites under trees with large overhead branches
Do not allow children to climb or play under trees
Open doors and windows to let your house cool down

Watch out for

Any warnings issued by the SES and the Bureau of Meteorology for further events
Disruption caused by loss of electricity
Delays on public transport