Author(s): James Kavanagh; Waterford Press Staff; Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

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Heat stress is the number one killer in Australia. In a normal year, about 24 Australians are killed by extreme heat, but specific events have killed hundreds in a matter of days over the past five years. Based on international protocols, Extreme Heat Survival, Australia, focuses on what people can do before, during and after a heat wave to protect themselves and their property. Also included in each guide are smartphone QR codes that link to the websites of various emergency services agencies. Laminated for durability, this portable guide is an ideal source of quick and accurate information.