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Based on information from Environment Canada, Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, has upgraded the Heat Warning to an Extreme Heat Warning for today. The Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect until further notice.
During an Extreme Heat Warning, the public is encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness, to make sure they are cool and drinking plenty of fluids. Other groups at risk include people with chronic illnesses, individuals with limited mobility or certain mental health illnesses, infants and young children, people on certain medications, and those who are homeless.
In addition to air-conditioned shopping malls, local libraries and neighbourhood community centres, cooling centres are open during Extended Heat Warnings at the following seven locations:
• Metro Hall – 55 John St. (This cooling centre opens at 11 a.m. on the day the warning is issued and remains open 24 hours a day for the duration of the Extended Heat Warning.)
• East York Civic Centre – 850 Coxwell Ave. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• North York Civic Centre – 5100 Yonge St. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Driftwood Community Centre – 4401 Jane St. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Etobicoke Civic Centre – 399 The West Mall (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• McGregor Community Centre – 2231 Lawrence Ave. E. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Centennial Park Community Centre – 1967 Ellesmere Rd. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Members of the public are also advised to beat the heat by taking these precautions:
• Drink lots of cool water even before you feel thirsty.
• Take cool showers or baths or use cool, wet towels to cool down.
• Wear loose, light-coloured, breathable clothing and when outdoors wear a wide-brimmed hat.
• Avoid the sun and stay in the shade or use an umbrella.
• Reschedule or plan outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.
• Never leave seniors, children or pets unattended in a car.
Landlords of buildings without air conditioning are encouraged to provide a dedicated cooling room for vulnerable residents to escape the heat. Community agencies are encouraged to educate clients on the risks of heat-related illness and to call or check on those clients at increased risk of heat-related illness during warnings.
When a warning is declared, those who need assistance or have heat-related inquiries may call 311.
More information about how to beat the heat is available at http://bitly.com/1ks3FTv.
Water and snacks are available at the seven cooling centres: http://bitly.com/1iWlzIP.
Air pollution often increases during hot weather conditions. People with heart and lung conditions, seniors and children should pay special attention to the hourly Air Quality Health Index levels and forecasts that are available at http://bitly.com/1neJmrP.
Information to help residents prepare for extreme weather and weatherproof their homes is available at http://www.toronto.ca/extremeweatherready.
City of Toronto extends hours at six pools to help residents cool off during Extended Heat Warning
Following today's announcement of an Extended Heat Warning by Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, the City has announced that extended pool hours are now in effect.
The following six outdoor pools will be open until 11:45 p.m. tonight, weather permitting:
• Alexandra Park, 275 Bathurst St.
• Giovanni Caboto, 1369 St. Clair Ave. W.
• Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave.
• McGregor Park, 2231 Lawrence Ave. E.
• Smithfield, 175 Mount Olive Dr.
• Sunnyside Gus Ryder, 1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Media requests for filming at pools can be accommodated at McGregor Park and Sunnyside Gus Ryder outdoor pools. These two locations will allow media to film from the pool deck. Media access will only be allowed at these locations and media must follow the instructions of staff at the site. Media can go directly to the site and do not need to call in advance.
More information about Extended Heat Warnings is available at http://bit.ly/1Nqr4Ql.
An Extended Heat Warning does not automatically result in extended pool hours. Decisions to extend pool hours are made daily while an Extended Heat Warning is in place, based on weather risks and resource availability. For up-to-date information on extended pool hours, pool locations and regular operating hours, call 311 or visit http://www.toronto.ca/swim.
(Source: City of Toronto) |
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