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Media Release
6 November 2009
Prepare your home for the heat
With predictions of another hot summer on the way, Yarra City Council is urging residents, community groups and businesses to prepare their homes and buildings for the heat.
Yarra Mayor Cr Amanda Stone said recent forecasts of hotter and more frequent heatwaves meant that homes, offices and community facilities needed to be well equipped to handle hot conditions.
“Heatwaves pose a significant threat to the health of our community, especially older people, children and babies,” Cr Stone said.
“It is imperative that we keep our homes and buildings cool in extreme hot weather. Luckily, there are lots of ways to do this that don’t contribute to greenhouse gases or cost the earth,” she said.
Council has developed a list of inexpensive and energy-efficient tips to help keep homes and buildings cool this summer:
- Stop the heat from getting in
Close doors, windows and blinds during the day
Fill gaps and cracks with sealant, weatherstrips or door seals
Install insulation (reflective insulation is the most effective)
- Increase cool airflow
Open doors and windows at night
Use a fan (fans can make you dehydrated if it’s over 35°C so remember to drink lots of fluids)
Water your garden with tank or grey water. This will cool the air around your house
- Shade your home from the sun
Plant trees
Install shade sails (check with Council first whether a permit is required)
Use reflective paint when painting the exterior of your house
- Shade your windows from the sun
Install external blinds, shutters or awnings
Invest in window tinting or double glazing
- Use your air-conditioner wisely
Close doors and windows when using your air-conditioner
Make sure your air-conditioner is not too cold. A good temperature is between 24 and 26°C
- Have a back-up plan
Locate a nearby public space to keep cool if there is a blackout
“There are many resources available to Yarra residents who wish to prepare their homes for summer, including Council’s Energy Saver program which offers draught proofing and insulation at a discounted cost.
“As well as following these tips, people are encouraged to be mindful of their own health by staying out of the heat as much as possible, drinking lots of water and assisting people who may struggle in hot weather.”
Council is holding two heatwave workshops to provide Yarra residents and managers of local community facilities with further information about preparing for summer.
The workshops will provide tips about energy efficient cooling and staying healthy in the heat. There will be presentations by Yarra City Council and Red Cross, and plenty of time for discussion and questions.
The workshops will be held on:
- Wednesday 11 November, 10.30am – 12noon
North Yarra Community Health Centre, 365 Hoddle Street, Collingwood.
- Thursday 19 November, 1.30pm – 3pm
Holden Street Neighbourhood House, 128 Holden Street North Fitzroy.
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For media enquiries about this issue, please contact:
Ainslie Gowan
Coordinator Communications and Public Relations
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5177, 0400 933 700
Email ainslie.gowan@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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