Heat alert issued

Web posted on June 19, 2012

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement indicating a prolonged heat alert is in effect for Waterloo-Wellington and Dufferin-Innisfil from Tuesday, June 19 to Thursday, June 21.

The City of Guelph reminds residents that air-conditioned community centres and libraries, as well as City Hall and Market Square's interactive water fountain are open to the public and great places to keep cool.

Visit guelph.ca for a list of locations and times City facilities are open during a heat alert.

Humidex advisories have been issued for:
City of Toronto, Windsor - Essex - Chatham-Kent, Sarnia - Lambton, Elgin, London - Middlesex, Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk, Dunnville - Caledonia - Haldimand, Oxford - Brant, Niagara, City of Hamilton, Halton - Peel, York - Durham, Huron - Perth, Waterloo - Wellington, Dufferin - Innisfil, and Barrie - Orillia - Midland.

Humidex advisories are likely to be issued for the following counties later in the day on June 19; currently humidex levels are just under the advisory point (40°C):
Hanover - Dundalk - Southern Grey County, Saugeen Shores - Kincardine - Southern Bruce County, Bruce Peninsula - Sauble Beach - Tobermory, Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County, Belleville - Quinte - Northumberland, Kingston - Prince Edward, Peterborough - Kawartha Lakes, Stirling - Tweed - South Frontenac, Bancroft - Bon Echo Park, Brockville - Leeds and Grenville, City of Ottawa, Gatineau, Prescott and Russell, Cornwall - Morrisburg, Smiths Falls - Lanark - Sharbot Lake, Parry Sound - Muskoka, Haliburton, Renfrew - Pembroke - Barry's Bay, Algonquin, and Burk's Falls - Bayfield Inlet.

During a heat alert, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health advises people to:
» Stay out of the sun
» Drink lots of water
» Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours
» Stay in air-conditioned places

Seniors and young children are particularly at risk during heat and smog-related weather conditions. Residents are encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are okay, especially isolated adults and seniors, who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses.

For more information on extreme heat and your health, visit the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health website or call 519-846-2715 x2673 or toll-free at 1-800-265-7293 x2673.

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