Region urged to be on alert during Extreme heat conditions

Published on 28 November 2018

Rockhampton’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved into the alert stage as a result of today’s Extreme fire risk.

Chair of the LDMG Councillor Tony Williams said the group moved into the alert status this morning.

“Council has been checking fire trails and making sure we have the resources available and at the ready if required,” Cr Williams said.

“The LDMG will continue to keep an eye on these conditions and advise of any changes, residents will also receive a text message from the state disaster centre.”

Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow is urging residents to stay vigilant, hydrated and to check on elderly neighbours during the heatwave conditions that are forecast to linger for the next week.

“With today’s extreme heat conditions today might be a good day to go shopping or visit our regional libraries if you haven’t got air-conditioning at home,” Mayor Strelow said.

“Heat-related illness can be fatal, so if you have an elderly neighbour please check on them and also make sure your pets have plenty of shade and water.”

Wind changes are predicted this afternoon so we ask for residents to help by clearing their fence lines, if safe to do so, and to stay up to date with warnings through local radio stations and Rural Fire Service website

Stay up to date by listening to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map

Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Pale complexion and profuse sweating

Fatigue, weakness and restlessness

Headache and dizziness

Nausea and vomiting

Weak rapid heart rate

Breathing fast and shallow

Muscle cramps

Fainting

Signs of Heat Stroke

Confusion, poor coordination or slurred speech

Hot, dry skin

Fast and shallow breaths

Rapid pulse

Extreme fatigue, headache, fainting

Vomiting and diarrhoea

Loss of consciousness.