Climate
Red Heat Health Alert
As the area moves from an amber heat alert to a RED HEAT ALERT, Somerset Council have released advise and guidance about action to be taken and what to look out for, to include bins being put out the night before if applicable.
Published: 23 June 2026
This briefing is to help people to understand the current heat health alert and what it means for Somerset.
It includes:
• An overview of the current situation
• Key impacts on local services
• Actions being taken by Somerset Council
• Practical information you can share locally
Please go to Somerset Council central information page, on the Somerset Council website, for the latest advice and updates:
www.somerset.gov.uk/heat-health-alert-advice-and-information
