Rough sleepers to be given sunscreen, water and advice on staying safe in extreme heat after Sadiq Khan triggers response
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has triggered a severe weather emergency response in the capital – a move typically activated in winter.
Announcing the move, Khan said: “This ongoing heatwave could be dangerous for anyone, but for people sleeping rough, there are additional risks. The Met Office said: “Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life.”
London ambulance service urged the public to help by only calling 999 in the event of a life-threatening emergency, keeping hydrated and staying out of the sun during the hottest periods of the day.
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