Summer is a welcome time of year for many Victorians, but the warmer months also bring some additional community health risks 鈥� including heat-related illnesses, summer storms and the risk of thunderstorm asthma and disease-carrying mosquitoes.
There are simple steps we can take to prepare for these challenges and enjoy our summer safely. Over the summer, AV ran a dedicated campaign to bring attention to a number of messages:
- Keep updated on extreme weather warnings in your area and understand how these might impact your health.
- Have an action plan in place and practice what to do if conditions change.
- If an extreme weather event is unfolding follow your plan, and check in on others around you.
Our campaign involved digital, media and face-to-face engagement, building in messages from government and emergency services summer campaign messaging including Survive the Heat, Never Leave Kids in Cars, Right Care Right Place Right Time, Fire Ready, Water Safety and heatwave preparedness.
We delivered over 110 face-to-face engagements, reaching more than 6,100 Victorians with vital safety information.
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