The service warns people can become ill during a heatwave when temps don\u2019t cool at night. It recommends:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Staying indoors is best but, if you must go outside, try to do so in the early morning or in the evening when it is cooler.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 It is important to drink plenty of water, but if you are taking any prescribed medicines, consider checking with your doctor for any additional advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Visitors to the state may not be acclimatised to the hot weather \u2013 offer them shade and water.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Check to make sure your pets and animals have shade and water too.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 A swim is a great way to cool down, but never leave children alone near water and swim between the flags at the beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Keep your mobile phone charged and make sure you have some ice, a torch and a battery powered radio for emergency information.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are feeling unwell, contact your local doctor or telephone HealthDirect Australia on 1800 022 222.<\/p>\n For immediate medical attention telephone 000 (triple zero).<\/p>\n To register for the Telecross REDi service telephone 1800 188 071.<\/p>\n For more information on extreme heat visit the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n .@SA_SES<\/a> has issued an #Extremeheatwarning<\/a> effective from 9:30am on Friday, 19 January 2018 (today). Warning available at https:\/\/t.co\/bJMsP2tRNv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1qRA5DIaMH<\/a><\/p>— SA SES (@SA_SES) January 18, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote>
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