Heat Alert

To confirm there is a heat warning/alert in effect for Halton Region — especially if you are viewing this page on a weekend or statutory holiday — please visit the Government of Canada's Weather Office website.

Cooling centres

To help residents combat the heat, the town will open some facilities during regional heat warning/alerts (when there's a heat warning of temperatures above 31 degrees Celsius). This facility will offer an air-conditioned space for people to rest and grab a cool drink of water.

Locations

• Trafalgar Park Community Centre: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. any day
• Glen Abbey library branch: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and  9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
• Iroquois Ridge library branch: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and  9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

During heat alerts and warm weather, the following is recommended:

• Drink lots of water (avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages)
• Check regularly on children, neighbours, the elderly, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses
• Stay in an air-conditioned place (if possible) and only go outdoors during the coolest part of the day
• Limit outdoor exercise
• Avoid the sun by wearing loose-fitting clothing, hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outside.

For more information about heat and smog alerts, visit the Halton Region website.