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Apr 28, 2023

Yellow Heat

The Met Office has announced a Yellow Heat-Health Alert from 9 June until 12

The Met Office has announced a Yellow Heat-Health Alert from 9 June until 12 June. Please follow the guidance below to ensure you look after yourself and others.

Be prepared in case the weather stays hot:

It is very easy to become dehydrated in hot weather as we can soon lose more fluid than we take in, so drink cold non-alcoholic drinks regularly, keep out of the sun during the hottest times of the day, and avoid physical exertion in the heat where possible. People who are very young, elderly and those with chronic conditions are more at risk, so keep an eye out for friends and neighbours who may be vulnerable.

Take extra care with food in hot weather. When it's hot, bacteria on food can multiply very quickly, which increases the risk of food poisoning. So, it's important to make sure food is:

For help and advice please call the Solihull Helpline on 0121 704 8080.