Our environment

Climate change (floods, bushfires, heatwaves, drought) may potentially impact on everyone’s health and wellbeing. We are working with health, business and the community to explore and support work in managing the impacts of climate change.

Severe storms

Servere storms, regular warnings are issued by Bureau of Meterology and Vic Emergency app can be downloaded onto phones.

Floods

Koo Wee Rup and District is a former swamp and today continues to present significant high risk of flooding

For more information follow this link: Local flood guide Koo Wee Rup

Extreme heat or heatwaves

Extreme heat or heatwaves are a period of unusually hot weather that cause people to become ill from heat-stress or heatstroke – which can be fatal.

Extreme heat can affect everyone, however those most at risk are older people, young children and people with a medical condition.

Link to https://www.health.vic.gov.au/environmental-health/extreme-heat-and-heatwaves

Heat Tips – https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat

Be Bushfire Ready

A 5 min bushfire plan can save lives – Make your bushfire plan and share it with your family and carers. Remember leaving early on high risk days is the safest option.

Stay Informed and Check the fire danger rating
https://www.vic.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

Our Ready2Go volunteers can assist you.

Thunderstorm Asthma

Thunderstorm can be very serious for people with asthma. The peak time for thunderstorm asthma is mainly spring but can extend to December during the grass pollen season. Your local media may announce ‘Thunderstorm Asthma Alerts’ on days when there is a high risk.
https://asthma.org.au/triggers/thunderstorm-asthma/

As a member of Global Green and Healthy Hospitals along with the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) we advocate for a healthy planet and healthy people.

KRHS is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and supporting environmental sustainability.