Staying safe during heat waves.

As hot weather hits London, many people, especially children will head to lakes and rivers to stay cool. We want to remind everyone to stay safe, and know the dangers including:

Cold water shock can be triggered jumping into water, even on hot days. It can make you gasp uncontrollably and even the strongest swimmers can get into trouble very quickly.

Stop and step back 

Know what to do 

If you do end up in the water, keep calm and think FLOAT. In an emergency always call 999. 

On a separate note, as temperatures are expected to increase, please be mindful of members of your community who may be at higher risk of becoming ill, due to the heat. 

Also be aware of leaving doors and windows open, whilst you are not at home and secure your vehicles at night. It is easy to forget when you are tired and about to go to bed, that you may have left a car window open. If you notice anything out of the ordinary or suspicious, call either 101 or 999 in an emergency.