A Cumbrian council has urged residents whose bins are collected on Monday and Tuesday to get them out early.
Copeland council said that due to the extreme heat weather warning from the Met Office, it is allowing its refuse collectors to start their rounds earlier so they can avoid working during the hottest part of the day.
It is asking residents to make sure their bins are out by 6am for collection on Monday and Tuesday.
The Met Office says it is expecting record temperatures in the country and people are urged to take care.
What to expect
- Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat. Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice.
- The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses
- Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required
- An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, potentially leading to localised power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
- Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays
And the Lake District National Park Authority has reminded people that they need to take care as the weather hots up. Read more here.
