Heatwave quiz

Heatwaves are dangerous, but who’s especially at risk?

Heatwaves are dangerous, but who’s especially at risk?

The answer is ‘All of the above’.

Extreme heat or heatwaves are a period of unusually hot weather that can cause people to become ill from heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Heatwaves can be dangerous for anyone, but they’re especially dangerous for older people, young children, pregnant women, outdoor workers and people with a medical condition.

What simple steps can you take to help when the weather heats up?

What simple steps can you take to help when the weather heats up?

The answer is ‘All of the above’.

There are simple steps you can take to help when the weather heats up. Learn how to stay cool, avoid risks and identify the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Do pets suffer when it’s excessively hot?

Do pets suffer when it’s excessively hot?

The answer is ‘Yes’.

Just like humans, animals can be impacted by extreme heat. It’s important to ensure pets are well hydrated and have plenty of shady spots to sit in when it’s hot.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency:

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency:

The answer is ‘True’.

If you or someone you know shows signs of heat stroke (dry, flushed, hot skin, nausea, seizure or signs of confusion), call 000 immediately. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency and can cause a person to collapse or fall unconscious.

Thank you for completing the heatwave quiz.

Heatwaves can not only affect your daily activities but can be a serious risk to your health and wellbeing. Heatwaves and hot weather kill more people in Australia than bushfires, cyclones and any other natural hazard.

You can take steps to prepare yourself and those you love from the affects of heatwaves.