Hot weather and Total Fire Ban - Monday 16 December

Published on 16 December 2024

A Total Fire Ban is in place today - Monday 16 December, 2024.

This means no fires can be lit in the open air between 12:01am until 11:59pm.

Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

Extreme hot weather is also forecast today.

During extreme heat it is easy to become dehydated or for your body to overheat. Extreme heat can affect anybody and can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems.

You can beat the heat with these four simple tips:

1.Stay hydrated - keep a full drink bottle with you, take small sips of water frequently

2. Keep cool - use air conditioning or fans if available. Use damp towels or take a cool shower.

3. Plan ahead - keep up to date with weather forecasts. Plan essential activities in the coolest part of the day.

4. Check in with others - let family, friends and neighbours know you are ok or check in with those at increased risk who may need support.

For more information and tips click here.

The Maryborough Sports & Leisure Centre and the Dunolly and Talbot outdoor pools are great places to cool off. For locations and opening days click here.

You are also welcome to spend some time at the Maryborough Regional Library - 91 Nolan Street, Maryborough. Anyone is welcome to visit and enjoy the Library's air conditioning. There are comfy chairs to relax in, newspapers, books and magazines to read, free WiFi, computer access and you can also charge your devices. Stay as long as you like - the Library is open today - Monday 16 December - 9am to 5pm

There's lots of great info on how to keep safe in the heat in the summer edition of our Community Update magazine - www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communityupdate

Stay safe everyone.