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How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
What to do if your land is affected by an extreme weather event, such as flooding, extreme heat or a prolonged period of very dry or wet weather.
The Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP) aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.
Severe weather can lead to increased aggressive behaviour and domestic violence.
The Adverse Weather and Health Plan aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.
How to care for animals on farms and in transport in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
How to respond to extreme weather events affecting your woodland and the steps you can take to improve its resilience against future risks.
Some evidence suggests extreme weather can worsen suicidal thoughts in at-risk people. Extreme weather will increase and be more severe as the climate warms.
Some mental health medications increase sensitivity to hot weather, which is increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, impacting wellbeing.
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