Advice - Severe Heatwave Warning

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning for the ACT from Saturday 14 December to Tuesday 17 December 2024.

Residents should prepare now to be ready for the heat. The ACT Ambulance Service advises:

-          Drink plenty of water; always have a bottle with you.

-          Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars.

-          Seek out air conditioned buildings, use a fan, take cool showers, and dress in light, loose clothing made from natural fabrics.

-          Plan ahead for activities in the coolest part of the day and avoid exercising in the heat.

-          Look after those most at risk in the heat – people over 65, the young, those with a medical condition, and people who work outside.  

Know the symptoms of heat related illness and visit your GP or a Walk-In Centre if you or someone around you is unwell. Heat can make anyone sick.

Heat related illness can show as mild conditions such as a rash to heatstroke, which is life threatening.

Where to go for more information:

-          ACT Emergency Services Agency website (esa.act.gov.au)

-          View the latest health advice (health.act.gov.au)

-          View the EvoEnergy power outages map (evoenergy.com.au)

-          Listen to local radio

-          Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81

In a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).