Noosa residents, particularly the elderly, have been urged to stay hydrated and avoid the sun this summer.
The Officer in Charge of the Noosa Ambulance service, Annette Morris, told Noosa Today the summer period can impact residents, particularly the elderly.
“We need everyone to stay hydrated and drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day,” Ms Morris said. “We should be drinking water every hour.”
“People should also avoid drinks like coffee.”
“It may help if elderly people set an alarm every hour to ensure they’re getting enough fluid in their system.”
Ms Morris also had a warning for those residents who work outdoors.
“If you’re working outside, wear protected, long sleeve clothing and remember that good old saying, slip, slop, slap.”
Slip, Slop Slap was an Australian public health campaign that advised people to protect their skin from the sun by slipping on a shirt, slopping on sunscreen, and slapping on a hat.
Ms Morris said: “It’s also important to keep an eye on weather forecasts, particularly for any heat warnings.”
“It’s also important to do a welfare check on your parents, neighbours and friends.”
Apart from staying hydrated, residents should also use fans or air-conditioning, take cool showers, keep curtains/blinds closed during the hottest part of the day.
Activity outside should be limited in extreme heat conditions and residents should never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
