Heatwave Alert: Precautions to Take as Temperatures Soar in Lancashire

Heatwave expected in Lancashire, please take care

With very hot weather across Lancashire this week and temperatures possibly reaching 35°C, please take extra care and look out for others.

Hot weather can affect people quickly, so it’s important to plan ahead and stay safe.

Stay safe by:
• Avoiding direct sun between 11am and 3pm when temperatures are highest

• Using sunscreen, wearing a hat, and drinking plenty of water throughout the day

• Keeping your home cooler by closing blinds or curtains in sunny rooms, and opening windows when it’s cooler outside

• Checking in on friends, family and neighbours who may be more affected by the heat

• If you’re venturing out, packing a picnic and avoiding disposable BBQs, which can easily start grass fires in hot, dry conditions

• Never leaving anyone (or pets) in a parked vehicle, even for a short time

• If you’re cooling off, please use supervised swimming pools. Open water may look inviting but can be dangerous, even in hot weather

Heat can affect people quickly.
If someone shows signs of heatstroke and does not recover after cooling down, call999 immediately.

Please take care and share this advice with friends, family or neighbours, it could help someone who needs it during the heatwave

For more advice on staying safe during hot weather, visit:www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/safety/be-prepared/high-temperatures-and-heatwaves