Heat-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office

Local government updates

Heat-Health Alert extended

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have today (13 June) announced that the Heat-Health Alerts have been extended until 9:00am on 19 June.

All regions of England have been placed under a yellow alert for this period. Five regions were previously under an amber alert from 9 June until 9:00am this morning and have now been de-escalated to yellow.

The top ways for staying safe when the heat arrives are to:

• Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk
• Stay cool indoors by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun – and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
• Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
• Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
• Try to keep out of the sun between 11:00am to 3:00pm, when the UV rays are strongest
• Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if people have to go out in the heat
• Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
• Make sure you take water with you if you are travelling
• Take care and make sure to follow local safety advice if you are going into the water to cool down

More information on the common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke are available on NHS.UK.

Councils are encouraged to subscribe to the Heat-health Alert and Cold-health Alert services operated by the Met Office and UKHSA, and share the information where relevant.