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Summer in Western Sydney can be hot. We have very hot days one after another, often called heatwaves. This can be dangerous to our health. To help you be ready and cope with the heat, we have some information below:

Plan for the heat

It’s a good idea to prepare for the heat before it arrives. You can prepare yourself and your house or apartment. Remember to have a chat with a neighbour or relative, or close friend about keeping in contact during a heatwave in case you or they need any help.

There are a few things you can do to prepare you and your house before a heatwave comes.

Follow this how to prepare for the heat infographic and 4 simple tips flyer.

For more information download 10 Tips for a cooler home (also available in Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tamil & Vietnamese) or visit NSW Beat the Heat

On very hot days

During extreme heat, it’s easy to become hot and feel thirsty. Sometimes we can become too hot which can lead to serious illness. Here are some resources to help you prevent heat-related illness.

What is heat-related illness and what to do?

Heat-related illness can feel like you are dizzy, thirsty, feel very tired and your urine can look bright yellow or dark yellow. See this urine colour chart to find out more. Check out our flyer so you can know the early signs of heat-related illness.

If you have medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease, heat can make things worse.

There are things you can do during a heatwave to make sure you stay safe.

Tips to stay safe during extreme heat

(also available in Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tamil & Vietnamese)

Tips to keep babies and children safe

(also available in Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tamil & Vietnamese)

You can also follow the tips in this 'how to plan ahead and stay healthy in the heat' infographic

More information can be found at NSW Beat the Heat

How does heat impact my medications?

Some prescribed medications can increase the risk of heat-related illness. Also, some medications can be less effective or more toxic when exposed to and stored in high temperatures. To know what you can do, download the ‘Extreme heat and your medications’ poster for more information.

For more information

Visit the NSW Health website for information for Aboriginal families

children

Visit the NSW Health website for information for parents/carers of babies and children

languages

Resources in English and other languages
More resources at NSW Health - Beat the Heat

Visit your council website for more tips and places to keep cool in your local area Blacktown, Cumberland, Parramattaand The Hills.

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