Hot Weather Strategies
Stay healthy in the heat
Everyone is at risk of heat-related illness during hot weather and extreme heat. Some groups of people – such as babies and young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people who have chronic health conditions – are more at risk than others.
Follow these simple steps to stay healthy in the heat:
- Drink plenty of water
- Stay cool with a fan or air-conditioner
- Avoid going out in the hottest part of the day
- Keep curtains, blinds and windows closed during the day to keep your home cool
- Cool off with a shower or bath
- Look out for family, friends and the elderly
- Check the weather forecast so you know when hot weather is coming
- If you go outside during the day, wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved and light-coloured clothing, a hat, sunglasses and SPF30+ sunscreen.
Cool off at these Council locations
Port Augusta Public Library
4 Mackay Street
| Monday | 9am – 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 7pm |
| Friday | 9am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 1pm |
| Sunday | 2pm – 5pm |
Port Augusta Cultural Centre – Yarta Purtli Gallery
6 Beauchamp Lane
| Monday – Friday | 10am – 4pm |
| Closed weekends and public holidays | |
Central Oval
10 Augusta Terrace
If you have an elderly parent, neighbour or friend that does not have air conditioning, then grab a book and head to Central Oval to sit in air conditioned comfort and get some relief from the heat
| Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm |