22/06/2026
Heatwave Update & Community Support
An Amber and Red Heat-Health Alert is in place across the South East, including West Sussex.
•Amber alert: Heat is likely to affect the wider population, especially vulnerable groups.
•Red alert: A risk to life even for healthy people, with possible disruption to travel, services, and infrastructure.
Please take extra care and follow the guidance below:
Stay cool & hydrated
•Drink plenty of fluids
•Keep out of the sun, especially between 11am–3pm
•Close curtains in sun-facing rooms
•If going out, take water, stay in the shade, and wear sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat
Town Hall Support
•Sun cream available for residents to apply
•Refill your water bottles
•Cups of cold water available
Water safety
•Enter water gradually – avoid jumping or diving straight in
•Use lifeguarded or supervised swimming areas
•If in difficulty, float on your back
Keep pets safe
•Avoid walking pets during the hottest part of the day
•Hot pavements can burn paws—walk early morning or late evening instead
•Ensure pets have plenty of fresh water and shade
•Never leave pets in parked cars
Travel safely in the heat
•Check road, bus, and train updates before travelling
•Carry water and consider a handheld fan
•If unwell, get off at the next stop for fresh air
•Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
•Look out for fellow passengers
Look out for others
•Check on vulnerable people, including older neighbours, those with health conditions, and anyone living alone
Health concerns
•If worried about your health or someone else’s, call NHS 111
Be prepared
•Prepare for possible power cuts – keep torches, spare batteries, and a phone power pack ready
For more information go to:
•UK Health Security Agency Adverse Weather Health Plan: https://buff.ly/kzaCHF0
•UKHSA & Met Office Weather Health Alerts: https://buff.ly/puzXX8m
•NHS Choices Heatwave: be prepared: https://buff.ly/E4aYuha
•WSCC Dealing with extreme weather: https://buff.ly/3qLBYED
•WSCC https://buff.ly/nEJtdNW
•WSCC Preparing for emergencies: https://buff.ly/ofse2qY
•RSPCA Top tips for keeping pets cool in hot weather: https://buff.ly/NUv7awc
Stay safe, stay cool, and look after each other during this period of extreme heat.
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