00:00Here in Adelaide right now it's about 37 degrees and I've got to tell you I'm very grateful to be in the shade here.
00:09It is pretty oppressive heat that we're feeling and right throughout the week we are going to see some pretty intense temperatures
00:16ranging from the high 30s to the mid 40s.
00:20The biggest heat that we're going to see is probably going to be on the Thursday forecast for Tarkula in the states far north is 47 degrees
00:30and also in Port Augusta, Roxby Downs and Renmark it's going to be 46 degrees on that Thursday.
00:37So some very intense heat for people out there.
00:41Some regions are going to get a cool change by the weekend but others won't feel it until early next week Ruby.
00:47And for vulnerable people in communities there, what kind of support is available?
00:53For sure, well I learned about a really interesting program today that the Australian Red Cross runs.
00:59Their volunteers call up about 300 South Australians that have registered to the TeleReady program
01:06where they call up and get advice on how to stay cool in the weather,
01:11whether it's if they don't have air conditioning to pop a cool towel over the fan
01:15or just a reminder to drink water and even to recognise the signs of heat stroke.
01:21This program was started after the 2009 heat wave which contributed to more than 400 deaths in Victoria and South Australia.
01:31So it's clear that people will take this heat wave quite seriously
01:35because it can be a matter of life and death in some states as Ruby.
01:40Now also South Australia, the government has declared a code red for people sleeping rough
01:46which means that shelters will be having extended hours and also increased street outreach for them.
01:54And obviously with all this heat comes increased bushfire risks.
01:57What advice are we getting in regard to that?
02:01Well we're hearing that authorities have warned that there likely will be increased fire danger across South Australia this week.
02:09Some key messages that are coming through is to activate your bushfire survival plans,
02:15stay alert for fires and to not undertake risky activities.
02:20Let's take a listen now to Brenton Hastie from the CFS.
02:23Avoiding any of those dangerous activities, you can refer to the CFS website to help guide what is legal
02:29and what is prohibited without a permit.
02:32But just undertaking some common sense.
02:33Is anything that I'm planning on doing tomorrow have the risk of starting a fire?
02:39And some of those other things, Ruby, that they're encouraging people to do
02:43is to look out for your family, your friends, give them a message, make sure they're staying cool
02:48and of course for your pets at home to make sure that they have shade and plenty of cool water, Ruby.
02:53Thank you very much.
02:53Thank you for this week.
03:02Thank you, Ruby.
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