Refuges to provide shelter in Blacktown City during heatwaves
Date Time Refuges to provide shelter in Blacktown City during heatwaves Vulnerable residents will be able to seek shelter during heatwaves through a network of ‘heat refuges’ in an Australian-first trial in Blacktown City. Blacktown City Council has approved the trial of ‘heat refuges’ – a network of Council and community-run air-conditioned venues where residents can go and be provided for during a significant heatwave event. Residents vulnerable to extreme heat include the elderly, people living with disability or chronic illnesses, and young children who do not have access to air...
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