Be prepared for extreme heat
Being ready for extreme heat can make a real difference to your health and safety.
Follow these essential tips to help you stay cool, comfortable and protected over the coming days.
- Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty.
- Stay indoors in a cool place 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.
- ️Limit movement (including walking dogs).
- Check in with others regularly – especially those at higher risk.
- Never leave people or pets in parked vehicles.
- Watch for heat-related illness – spot symptoms early and seek medical help if needed.
- Ensure your pets have constant access to cool, fresh water and shade.
For more information and tips on how to stay safe during a heatwave, visit Extreme weather – Heatwaves.
Cool spaces
Port Phillip Library Service is a perfect cool space to escape the heat, enjoy access to water, and read a good book.
Albert Park
Wednesday 7 Jan: 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday 8 Jan: 10 am to 6pm
Friday 9 Jan: 10 am to 6pm
Emerald Hill
Wednesday 7 Jan: 12 pm to 6 pm
Thursday 8 Jan: 12 pm to 6 pm
Friday 9 Jan: 12 pm to 6 pm
Middle Park
Wednesday 7 Jan: 2 pm to 6 pm
Thursday 8 Jan: 2 pm to 6 pm
Friday 9 Jan: 2 pm to 6 pm
Port Melbourne
Wednesday 7 Jan: 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday 8 Jan: 10 am to 8 pm
Friday 9 Jan: 10 am to 6 pm
St Kilda
Wednesday 7 Jan: 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday 8 Jan: 10 am to 8 pm
Friday 9 Jan: 10 am to 6 pm
Our Community Buses are ready to help you reach the library and stay cool during the heatwave. If you require bus transport, please call our ASSIST team on 03 9209 6777.
Get help
For 24-hour health advice contact:
Nurse-On-Call: 1300 60 60 24
For life-threatening emergencies call 000