23/06/2026
There is a saying "It never rains but it pours". At this moment in time rain seems quite appealing and yesterday's heavy downpour (for some of us) was very welcome. But the heat continues today and we want YOU to be safe and well.
Things you can do in your home during hot weather
When the hot weather arrives there are several quick and easy steps that we can all take to reduce heat in the home:
☀️If possible, shade or cover windows.
☀️Open windows (when it is safe to do so) when the air feels cooler outside, for example at night, and try to get air flowing through the home.
☀️Use electric fans if the air temperature is below 35°C, but do not aim the fan directly at your body as this can lead to dehydration.
☀️Check that your heating is turned off.
☀️To reduce heat generated in the home, turn off lights and electrical equipment that are not in use and consider cooking at cooler times of the day.
☀️Move to a cooler part of the house, especially for sleeping if possible.
☀️It may be cooler outside in the shade or in a public building (such as places of worship, local libraries, or supermarkets) so consider a visit as a way of cooling down if you are able to safely travel there without putting yourself at more risk from the heat.
If someone has heat exhaustion, follow these 4 steps:
1. Move them to a cool place.
2. Remove all unnecessary clothing like a jacket or socks.
3. Give them plenty of water to drink – you can also give them an isotonic sports drink or oral rehydration powder that you mix with water, which will help replace salt lost through sweating.
4. Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them. Cold packs, wrapped in a cloth and put under the armpits or on the neck are good too.
Stay with them until they're better.
They should start to cool down and feel better within 30 minutes.
