Statewide heat wave has been declared

A statewide heat wave has been declared across NSW and is expected to last until Saturday.

We have some tips to help you and those around you stay cool and safe:

• A total fire ban has been declared for tomorrow 

• Check on the welfare of older people

• Stay hydrated, even if you're not thirsty it's important to keep up your fluids

• Keep the sun out by shading windows with curtains, blinds or closing shutters

• Keep windows closed during the day until it cools down and in the early morning

• If you don’t have an air-conditioner, try to spend time in an air-conditioned place like a shopping centre, library, museum or cinema

• When outdoors, stay protected from the sun by wearing a hat and sunscreen

• It's an offence for children, the elderly and pets to be left unattended in cars - it can be deadly

• Make sure the pets have plenty to drink and even take care of the wildlife by leaving water bowls out and reporting any distressed animals to WIRES

• In an emergency contact 000

• Check the RFS for fire danger ratings 

• High temperatures are expected to contribute to high ozone air pollution. Limit your time outdoors, especially for those who have asthma or other chronic respiratory diseases. Anyone experiencing severe respiratory distress should seek immediate medical help.

Instead of heading for the beach, stay cool at one of our indoor centres:

- Manly Art Gallery and Museum

- Glen Street Theatre

- Libraries 

- Manly Andrew ‘Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre

- Warringah Aquatic Centre