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☀️ HOT WEATHER ADVICE ☀️ With temperatures remaining high, please take extra care and help keep yourself, your family, neighbours, and pets safe during the warm weather. 💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day
🕶️ Stay in the shade where possible, especially between 11am and 3pm
👒 Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing, a hat, and sunscreen when outdoors
🚗 Never leave children, vulnerable adults, or pets in a parked vehicle – temperatures can become dangerously high within minutes
🤝 Check in on neighbours, friends, and relatives who may need extra support 👵 Advice for Older People ✅ Keep your home as cool as possible by closing curtains or blinds in sunny rooms
✅ Drink water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty
✅ Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day
✅ Keep any necessary medication stored as advised on the packaging
✅ If you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell, seek medical advice and move to a cool place
✅ Stay in touch with family, friends, or neighbours and ask for help if needed 👦 Keeping Children Hydrated 🧃 Encourage regular drinks throughout the day, not just when they say they're thirsty
🍉 Offer water-rich snacks such as watermelon, strawberries, cucumber, and oranges
🥤 Provide a reusable water bottle when out and about
🌳 Take regular breaks in shaded or cool areas during outdoor activities
👶 Babies and young children can become dehydrated quickly, so monitor them closely and ensure they have plenty of fluids 🏖️ Fun Ways for Families to Keep Cool 💦 Set up a paddling pool or enjoy water play in the garden
🌳 Visit local parks with shaded areas for picnics and outdoor games
🏊 Visit a supervised swimming pool or splash park
🎨 Try indoor activities such as crafts, baking, board games or family film afternoons during the hottest part of the day
🍦 Make healthy frozen treats or fruit ice lollies together
📚 Visit your local library, museum or community centre for a cool place to spend time ⚠️ Water Safety Reminder 🏊♂️ Avoid swimming in lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals. While they may look inviting in hot weather, the water can be much colder than expected, with hidden hazards, strong currents, deep mud, weeds and steep banks that make it difficult to get out. Always use supervised swimming facilities where possible. 🐶 Dog Owners – Please Take Extra Care 🐾 Walk dogs early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler
🐾 Avoid hot pavements – if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws
🐾 Ensure dogs have constant access to fresh drinking water and shade
🐾 Watch for signs of heatstroke, including excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, or collapse
🐾 Never leave a dog in a vehicle, even with windows open Let's all enjoy the sunshine safely and look out for one another. ☀️💙 #HotWeather #StaySafe #CommunitySafety #HeatwaveAdvice #WaterSafety #Hydration #DogSafety #ElderlyCare #ChildSafety #FamilyFun #LookOutForEachOther 🌡️💧🐶👵👦☀️🏖️🚨 | 
