With temperatures due to hit up to 39 degrees over the next couple of days, Walsall Council has issued some advice from residents.
A Level 4-Emergency alert has been issued by the Met Office for Monday and Tuesday across the West Midlands with temperatures expected to drop by Wednesday.
Walsall Council Hot Weather Advice
During this period:
- Residents are asked to ensure their bins are out for collection by 5.00am on Monday and Tuesday as collections may take place earlier than they usually do.
- Our Customer Experience Centre will be taking reports of emergencies and working with service areas to ensure we respond effectively and in a timely manner.
- Our services are expected to be extremely busy during the heat wave. Please bear with us and only call in the event of an emergency. This will help us prioritise effectively and return to business as usual more quickly.
- The decision to close a school lies with the leadership team and governing body for each school. The council has been working closely with schools in the borough by sharing public health advice regarding the predicted hot weather. Schools will put in place whatever is needed and appropriate to their environment to ensure the health and wellbeing of their staff and pupils.
Stephen Gunther, Director of Public Health said:
“As we are entering a period where very high temperatures have been forecast, it is important to look out for each other, especially older people, those with underlying conditions and younger children who may need help to keep cool. Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cool.
“The hottest hours of the day are between 11:00am and 3:00pm. If you do need to go outside in the heat, keep cool, apply sun cream, wear a hat and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Cars can get hot, so never leave infants, young children or animals inside a parked vehicle.
“If you or others feel unwell, get dizzy, weak or have intense thirst move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency dial 999.
“By looking out for each other and keeping up to date with the weather forecast, we can beat the heat and enjoy the weather safely.”