Heat Health Warning – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a low-intensity heatwave warning for the Mallee, Northern Country and North East weather district commencing Saturday 9 March.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a low-intensity heatwave warning for the Mallee, Northern Country and North East weather district commencing Saturday 9 March. Given the proximity to the long weekend we are providing advance notification of the potential for severe heatwave conditions that will continue over several days – this forecast applies from Saturday to Monday.

The Chief Health Officer has issued a Heat Health Warning.

Older people, people with a pre-existing medical condition, pregnant women, young children and babies are most at risk.

Organisations should monitor their local weather conditions from Victoria Weather and Warnings (bom.gov.au) and respond in accordance with their heat plans. Individuals and communities should also prepare for the heat.

More information can be found at:

Bureau of Meteorology Heatwave Service – http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/

VicEmergency – https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Survive the Heat – https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campaigns/survive-the-heat

How to Survive the Heat:

Drink plenty of water. Always take a bottle with you.

Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars. The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes.

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

Plan ahead. Schedule activities in the coolest part of the day and avoid exercising in the heat. If you must go out, wear a hat and sunscreen and take a bottle of water with you.

Check-in on others. Look after those most at risk in the heat – your neighbour living alone, older people, children and babies, people with a medical condition and don’t forget your pets.

Call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 606 024 or see your doctor if you are unwell.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Heat Health Warning

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.