The Republic’s recently unveiled heatwave plan sends a strong signal that extreme heat is something we all need to prepare for.
Under the plan revealed on March 19, cooling centres will be opened islandwide just before a heatwave kicks in to provide a respite from the heat.
The plan also sets out a national approach to how various sectors should respond during a heatwave, from eldercare centres suspending outdoor activities in the afternoon to schools possibly shifting to home-based learning if the need arises.