Keeping Cool!

The weather is thought to be hot for the next couple of days, so how do you stay cool?

Take action in hot weather:

1. Shade or cover windows exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Take a break from the heat by moving to a cooler part of the house (especially for sleeping).
3. Remember that it may be cooler outside in the shade or in a public building (such as places of worship, local libraries or supermarkets); consider a visit as a way of cooling down.
4. Open windows (when it is safe to do so) when the air feels cooler outside than inside, for example, at night. Try to get air flowing through the home.
5. Check that central heating is turned off.
6. Turn off lights and electrical equipment that is not in use
7. Stay hydrated – drink juices, water or whatever you like to drink (except alcohol which is dehydrating)
8. Take cooling showers, or just cool down your pulse points on your wrist.

Stay cool, stay well.