Beat The Heat
When both temperature and humidity are high, it can be hard for our bodies to keep cool and not overheat. Extreme heat events can cause heat-related illnesses and in some cases, even death.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issues heat warnings for Ottawa based on a forecast of:
daytime temperature of 31ºC or higher and nighttime temperature not cooler than 20ºC for at least two days; OR
a humidex of 40 for at least two days.
Heat warnings mean extra precautions need to be taken by everyone. People at even higher risk of getting sick from the heat include infants and older adults; pregnant people; those who work or exercise outdoors; those with pre-exisiting health conditions; people experiencing homelessness; and people without access to air conditioning. It is important to think ahead and plan for ways to stay cool and keeep in touch with others who may have difficulty staying cool, especially during a heat warning.
Visit the City of Ottawa’s website at Ottawa.ca↗ for opening dates, locations and hours of service for the following public facilities: