Extreme heat
Heatwave Plan
The Heatwave Plan for England, first published in 2004, has been revised as a part of raising both public and professional awareness.
The Plan’s purpose is to enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave. It is an important component of overall emergency planning and will become increasingly relevant in adapting to the impact of climate change.
The Plan sets out the arrangements that will apply, and the actions required, in advance of, and during, a heatwave.
Advice for dealing with vulnerable groups has also been published.
There will also be a distribution of leaflets and factsheets which are part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the risks and encouraging preventative measures through forward planning and personal action.