The Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra urges Thai community members in ACT area and other parts of Australia to prepare for severe heatwave conditions this week with temperatures expected to exceed ๔๐ degrees.

It is advised to follow these steps to avoid heat-related stress:

- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water;

- Plan your day around the heat and try to avoid being outdoors between ๑๑am and ๓pm

- Check on others especially the elderly, young children and babies, pregnant women and those with medical conditions;

- Do not leave pets or children unattended in hot cars and;

- Stay indoors and make use of fans and air conditioners.

Signs for heat-stress can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, weakness, headaches, and if sweating stops. Call Emergency Triple Zero (๐๐๐) for an ambulance if you or someone else is showing signs of heat-stress.

For more information on summer safety and preventing heat-related illness, visit: https://www.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/population-health/summer-safety and https://www.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/population-health/fact-sheets

For information about bushfire prone areas and preparing for emergencies visit: https://www.esa.act.gov.au or call the ESA ๒๔ hour media line on ๖๒๐๗ ๘๕๖๔.

Source : ACT Emergency Services Agency (http://esa.act.gov.au)