Municipal Cooling Centres Available During Multi-Day Heat Event

Environment Canada has the region under a multi-day heat event that is expected to continue into Tuesday evening or Wednesday.

This heat event will bring:

• Daytime highs of 32-35 degrees Celsius, with humidex values of 37 to 42
• Overnight lows of 20 to 23 degrees Celsius

A cooler air mass is expected to arrive Tuesday evening but there is a possibility hot and humid conditions could continue in eastern Ontario into Wednesday.

Risks

• Conditions can also bring poor air quality
• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion (headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine, intense fatigue)
• Watch for signs of heat stroke (red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion, change in consciousness)

Heat safety reminders

• Drink water often and before you feel thirsty
• Close blinds or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside
• Turn on air conditioning, use a fan to move to a cooler area of your home
• If your home is hot, move to a public cooling centre
• Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day
• Limit exposure to direct sun and heat – wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and wide-brimmed hat
• Never leave people, especially children or pets, inside a parked vehicle

Follow the South East Health Unit for more heat safety: https://healthunit.org/health-information/home-health-safety/heat-cold/

Cooling centres

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has four cooling centres available to those who need it:

• John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge Street, Almonte)
• Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library (155 High Street, Almonte)
• Stewart Community Centre (112 MacFarlane Street, Pakenham)
• Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library (128 MacFarlane Street, Pakenham)

The Gemmill Park splash pad (182 Bridge Street, Almonte) is also open daily from approximately 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.