Stay safe as temperatures rise this week

With warmer weather expected over the next week, many of us will be making the most of the sunshine and spending more time outdoors.

While hot weather can be enjoyable, it’s important to take a few simple steps to stay safe. This includes:

• drinking plenty of water
• wearing sunscreen
• avoiding spending long periods of time in direct sun during the hottest part of the day
• checking in on friends, family and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to the heat, including older people and young children

A little planning can go a long way to helping everyone enjoy the sunshine safely this summer.