Out in the Sun?

Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon, is urging residents to beat the heat and look out for the most vulnerable in our communities as temperatures look set to soar this week. He says:

“Devon is a great place to be whatever the weather, and when the sun shines everyone is more likely to be enjoying the great outdoors.

“But the summer heat can be dangerous, so please make sure you stay safe in the sun by covering up, using sunscreen and keeping hydrated. It’s also a good idea to avoid being out in the peak heat from around 11am to 3pm, and find ways to stay cool such as moving to shaded areas, taking cool showers and keeping curtains closed during the day.

“Please also look out for the most vulnerable in our communities over the summer months. Although much of the advice about beating the heat is common sense, some people may need extra help coping with the hot weather and keeping cool.

“It’s vital we all follow the advice and adapt what we do when needed, so we don’t put our local NHS services under any more pressure.”

Click the link to find out more about keeping yourself and others safe in the hot weather:  Beat the heat and look out for most vulnerable in our communities as temperatures continue soar (govdelivery.com)