With temperatures set to soar over the next couple of days we live in one of the best places to enjoy it - with miles of award winning sandy beaches and the beautiful blue sea to dip our toes into.聽But, it鈥檚 important that we take care in the heat and the sun.聽
Here聽are a few top tips for staying safe:
- drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
- look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions
- close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
- never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
- try to keep out of the sun between 11am - 3pm
- take care and follow local safety advice, if you are going into the water to cool down 鈥� visit the聽聽to find out more.
- walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat if you have to go out in the heat
- avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
- wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes
- make sure you take water with you if you are travelling.
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