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Extreme Weather Response Activated

Extreme Weather Response Activated

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The City has activated her extreme weather response.

In a public service announcement, the activation will go into effect on Tuesday, August 30, at 8 am, and the activation will end on Friday, September 2nd at 8 am, with the flexibility to extend it if the forecast changes.

Extreme heat can be dangerous. Everyone should drink plenty of water even before feeling thirsty, and stay in a cool place. It is important to watch for symptoms of heat illness.

The activation includes:

  • Peace Officers will carry water bottles for distribution to vulnerable people that they meet.
  • Anyone needing a break from the heat may go to an open City facility or library. The following spaces have planned to offer access and bottled water:
  • Kinsmen Sports Centre
  • Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
  • Clareview Community Recreation Centre
  • Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
  • The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
  • Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre
  • The Orange Hub
  • Mill Woods Recreation Centre
  • Some facilities do not have enough indoor space to accommodate people inside, but have still planned to provide bottled water. These include:
  • Fred Broadstock pool
  • Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool
  • Oliver outdoor pool
  • Borden Natural Swimming Pool
  • Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre
  • Jasper Place Leisure Centre
  • Muttart Conservatory
  • Edmonton Valley Zoo

Water Bottle Filling Stations

Fifteen fire hydrants have been modified as water bottle filling stations. Edmontonians needing water can go to one of the water bottle filling stations at the following locations:

Downtown

  • Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park (109 Ave and 107 St)
  • Kinistinaw Park (102 Ave and 96 St)
  • Boyle Street Community Services (105 Ave and 102 St)
  • Bissell Centre (96 St and 105 Ave)
  • Sheriff Robertson Park (82 Street and 112 Ave)
  • Paul Kane park area (103 Ave and between 122 & 123 St)

West 

  • Butler Park
  • Callingwood Park

South

  • McIntyre Park/Old Strathcona Farmers Market
  • Mill Woods Transit Station

North/Northeast

  • Parkdale Plaza (118 Ave and 82 St)
  • Clareview Transit Station
  • Mosaic Centre (65 St and 132 Ave)
  • Niginan Housing Ventures (12340 Fort Road)
  • Beverly Heights ( 118 Ave between 43 & 44 St)

There are an additional 24 water bottle filling stations throughout Transit Centres and LRT Stations that Edmontonians can use.

What You Can Do To Help

Extreme heat can be dangerous. Everyone should drink plenty of water, even before feeling thirsty and stay in a cool place. It is important to watch for symptoms of heat illness:

  • dizziness/fainting
  • nausea/vomiting
  • rapid breathing and heartbeat
  • extreme thirst
  • decreased urination with unusually dark urine
  • lack of sweat
  • confusion
  • fainting
  • unconsciousness

 

 

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