NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Guelph. Hot and humid conditions are expected into Thursday, June 16.
Cooling centres in Guelph
- Emergency Shelter, 23 Gordon Street: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Royal City Mission, 50 Quebec Street: noon to 7:30 p.m.
- Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Guelph Public Library (except West End Community Centre): 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
During times of high heat and humidity, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health reminds residents of the following:
- Staying hydrated is critical – drink plenty of cold water or juice ahead of feeling thirsty
- Stay out of the sun
- Close awnings, curtains, and blinds during the day to keep the sun out
- Schedule outdoor activities for the early morning or evening hours
- Cool off with a shower or bath
- If possible, use air-conditioning to cool off
- Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight
- Call family, friends, and neighbours to check that they are cool and hydrated
For more tips on staying cool and safe, click here
Be prepared by knowing the signs of heat illness and how to respond.
For more information on heat and your health, visit Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health here or call toll-free at 1-800-265-7293 extension 4753. For information on pet safety during a heat warning, please contact the Guelph Humane Society at 519-824-3091.
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