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State Emergency Service Heatwave Information Guide
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Health SA - Keeping Healthy in the Heat
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Top 10 Tips for Keeping Cool
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Use air conditioning and fans where available
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Drink water on a regular basis and carry a bottle of water with you
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Put feet in a bowl of cold water and place a wet face-washer or towel on you head or neck
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Make iceblocks from water or cordial based drinks and suck them to help prevent dehydration as well as cool
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Lie on a damp towel or sleep with just a sheet over you and spray the sheet with water to help with cooling
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Have a spray bottle filled with water nearby and squirt the face or body as needed
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Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes ideally made of natural fabrics – (eg. cotton/linen) and wear a broad brimmed hat, or use an umbrella, when moving around outdoors.
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Stay indoors if possible and restrict necessary outdoor activities to the coolest parts of the day – early or late
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Visit air conditioned public places during the hottest part of the day – museums, public libraries, shopping malls
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Do not sit in parked vehicles in the sun for any extended period.
COTA Warning Re Power Cuts and Safety Alarm Pendants / Telephones
COTA Seniors Voice urges members to check that their safety alarm pendant works during a power blackout. Some pendants have a back up power system and this is the type that members should purchase if they want to be sure that their alarm system will work in all conditions.
Seniors Voice also cautions that some cordless telephones will not work when the electricity is off. Friends, relatives and neighbours should be made aware that you will not be able to make or receive calls during a black out if you have one of these phones. Preferably, have an old fashioned phone set somewhere that you can plug in during power cuts instead of the hands free set.
If you do have a mobile phone, make sure you keep it charged up at all times during times when blackouts could happen and tell your relatives / friends if the power does go out so they can monitor your welfare.
