Know Your Weather. Know Your Risk.
Many of you will have already experienced an Australian summer, but for those who have arrived recently, this may be your first time. Awareness and preparation for the spring and coming summer seasons is essential.
This spring will bring warmer and drier weather according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Drought and bush fires has been major issues across many parts of Australia this year. Check out BOM’s Climate Outlook video and follow them on their Facebook page if you are interested to find out more.
Here are some practical things you can do during the hotter, drier weather to stay safe and well:
Be water smart! Water is a precious resource in Australia so try and save water. Practical tips? Have shorter showers, limit the use of water on gardens, make sure you don’t have any dripping taps. Make sure you are aware of any water restrictions that may apply to your area and drink plenty of water in hotter weather.
Be sun smart! Especially when you are outdoors. Remember the Five sun protection measures:
☀️ Slip on sun-protective clothing that covers exposed skin
☀️ Slop on a broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ (or higher) sunscreen
☀️ Slap on a broad-brimmed hat
☀️ Seek shade
☀️ Slide on sunglasses
Be fire smart! There is a significant risk of fire in many areas of Australia. So understand the Fire Danger Rating (FDR) levels related to your area, or any places you may travel, to help you make sensible decisions about activities that you do and where. Check the FDR level before organising any BBQ event and have a discussion with your family about what to do in the event of a fire, or other emergency. Because of fire risk, it is common in summer for open BBQ’s to be banned with significant fines to those who ignore the ban.
Be swim smart! Be aware that although the coastal beaches of Australia are wonderful and inviting places, there are also dangers if you are not a strong swimmer, or if you are swimming at a remote beach location. Always swim at a patrolled beach and swim between the flags, never swim alone and don’t swim out of your depth. Surf life savers operate at patrolled beaches and are ready if you need help.
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Know Your Weather. Know Your Risk.
Many of you will have already experienced an Australian summer, but for those who have arrived recently, this may be your first time. Awareness and preparation for the spring and coming summer seasons is essential.
This spring will bring warmer and drier weather according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Drought and bush fires has been major issues across many parts of Australia this year. Check out BOM’s Climate Outlook video and follow them on their Facebook page if you are interested to find out more.
Here are some practical things you can do during the hotter, drier weather to stay safe and well:
Be water smart! Water is a precious resource in Australia so try and save water. Practical tips? Have shorter showers, limit the use of water on gardens, make sure you don’t have any dripping taps. Make sure you are aware of any water restrictions that may apply to your area and drink plenty of water in hotter weather.
Be sun smart! Especially when you are outdoors. Remember the Five sun protection measures:
☀️ Slip on sun-protective clothing that covers exposed skin
☀️ Slop on a broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ (or higher) sunscreen
☀️ Slap on a broad-brimmed hat
☀️ Seek shade
☀️ Slide on sunglasses
Be fire smart! There is a significant risk of fire in many areas of Australia. So understand the Fire Danger Rating (FDR) levels related to your area, or any places you may travel, to help you make sensible decisions about activities that you do and where. Check the FDR level before organising any BBQ event and have a discussion with your family about what to do in the event of a fire, or other emergency. Because of fire risk, it is common in summer for open BBQ’s to be banned with significant fines to those who ignore the ban.
Be swim smart! Be aware that although the coastal beaches of Australia are wonderful and inviting places, there are also dangers if you are not a strong swimmer, or if you are swimming at a remote beach location. Always swim at a patrolled beach and swim between the flags, never swim alone and don’t swim out of your depth. Surf life savers operate at patrolled beaches and are ready if you need help.
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