From social media posts and various discussions among those I know, these many changes have been challenging.
Yet I think I am not overstating it to say that for #disabled people like me, these events have been a relentless cascade of complications--ranging from minor to massive--in our already #complicated lives.
I am far from alone in that my disabilities or #medications or both make me very #HeatSensitive.
When we hit 24°C, I am (metaphorically) melting and not particularly physically or mentally functional until temperatures cool below that threshhold.
The heat alone is enough to make me feel as though I am utterly exhausted, even if I have somehow managed to get a decent sleep *despite* the heat -- the heat saps it all away, regardless. ☹️
5/x
#Weather #Warning #Extreme #Heat #Victoria #auspol
Issued Today at 2:14 PM.
This Advice message is being issued for extreme heat across the #StateOfVictoria.
• Severe to extreme intensity heatwave conditions have been forecast from today, Tuesday 6 January until Saturday 10 January.
• Conditions will progressively ease for some parts of the state from Saturday.
Severe to Extreme heat is forecast statewide:
• Severe intensity heat is forecast in parts of #NorthEast and #East #Gippsland districts from Wednesday.
• It will extend to the rest of the state from Thursday.
• Severe heat is more dangerous for people over 65 years old, the very young and those with a pre-existing medical condition.
• Extreme intensity heat is forecast in the North East and East Gippsland districts
from Thursday.
• This will extend to #NorthernCountry, #West and #SouthGippsland and parts of #NorthCentral from Friday.
• Extreme heat can make anyone sick.
Locations most at risk of Extreme heat include #Echuca, #Shepparton, #Seymour, #Wangaratta, #Albury-#Wodonga, all #Alpineareas and #EastGippsland.
In the north:
• Maximum temperatures will be in the mid to high 30s today, increasing to low to mid 40s on Wednesday and Thursday.
• Overnight minimum temperatures will be in the low to mid teens, increasing to the low 20s by Thursday.
Prepare now to stay safe in the heat.
Be aware of the risk of heat-related health problems and plan ahead to keep yourself and others safe.
What you should do:
Protect your health:
• Heat can make anyone sick.
• People over 65 years old, the very young and those with a pre-existing medical condition are most at risk.
• Back-to-back days of extreme heat, coupled with high overnight temperatures, can interfere with your body's natural ability to cool down and can cause heat illness, including #cramps and #heatexhaustion. If left untreated, this can lead to #heatstroke, which is a life-threatening illness.
• Stay cool on hot days: Use an air conditioner or a fan, wear light and loose clothing, or splash or spray cool water onto your skin.
• Keep hydrated: Always take a drink bottle with you.
• Check in with family, friends and neighbours: Let people know you are OK or check in on those at increased risk including people over the age of 65, young children and babies, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems and people who are socially isolated.
• Plan ahead: Cancel or reschedule activities for a cooler time of the day and check the weather forecast regularly.
• Heat can stress pets. Provide cool, clean water and shade for your pets and animals.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illness and monitor your health.
Plan ahead and keep up to date with weather forecasts. To find out more information visit:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/heat-stress-and-heat-related-illness.
For health advice:
• Call Nurse on Call on 1300 60 60 24 or see your doctor if you require medical advice.
• If you need urgent attention, visit your local Priority Primary Care Centre.
• In a non-life threatening emergency contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.
• Or in a life threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
#ProtectYourself Against #HeatRelated #Illnesses
#Heatexhaustion shows itself through excessive #sweating, pale skin, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps.
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/protect-yourself-against-heat-related-illnesses-2/
“Scorching temperatures so far this year also put 2024 on track to be the hottest year since recordkeeping began in 1850, potentially unseating 2023 for the top spot. Temperatures have risen steadily since greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels soared with the Industrial Revolution, showing a clear trend in the data.”
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateActionNow #Summer2024 #PublicHealth #HeatExhaustion
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24237451/summer-2024-is-already-the-hottest-on-record
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has debuted a Heat and Health Index to help residents understand how likely they are to feel adverse effects of heat in their community. Among the index’s data sources is the National Land Cover Database (NLCD), produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Heat-illnesses hospital visits on the rise amid widespread power outages
#HealthScience #Healthcare #MedicineWellness #News #Weather #HeatExhaustion #HeatRelatedIllnesses #HurricaneBeryl
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