Extreme heat has been forecast for the North East region, including Wodonga, through to Friday, December 19. Be prepared, and check in on those at risk.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Click here for further safety information before, during and after heatwaves.
Cool places:
- Hyphen – Wodonga Library Gallery
- Wodonga Indoor Pool
- Community centres and shopping centres