City urges precaution during current heat warning

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BRANTFORD, ON – The public is urged to take precautions as the Medical Officer of Health for the Brant County Health Unit has issued a heat warning, effective June 28, 2021. A heat warning is issued when Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts a maximum daily temperature higher than 31 degrees Celsius during the day and a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius or higher during the evening, or a humidex higher than 40 degrees Celsius. The alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults, infants and young children, people who work or exercise in the heat and those with certain medical conditions. Symptoms of heat-related illness may include: extreme thirst and decreased urination, dizziness or fainting, rapid breathing, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms seek immediate medical attention. Check on friends, family and neighbours frequently during heat events, and even after the weather cools off, as they may still feel negative health impacts of the heat.

Tips to stay safe during a heat alert

Please note the following City splash pad locations are available to help stay cool while the heat warning is in effect:

Splash Pads in Brantford

  • Bridle Park Path (55 Palomino Drive) open 10:00 a.m. to dusk
  • Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St.) open 10:00 a.m. to dusk
  • Mohawk Park Sprinklemania (51 Lynwood Drive) open 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Please note Tutela Splash Pad is currently closed for service maintenance. The City is working to make it available to the public as soon as possible.

Additional details regarding other City facility reopenings including Earl Haig Family Fun Park will be shared with the public in the coming days.

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Media Contact: 

Maria Visocchi Director, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | Office: 519.759.4150 Ext. 5754 | mvisocchi@brantford.ca
 

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