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NEW TODAY
MILITARY REPORT ON CONDITIONS IN ONTARIO LTC HOMES
A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the City of Ottawa for May 26 to May 28. Heat warnings mean extra precautions need to be taken by everyone.
It will be important to think ahead and plan for ways to stay cool. Ottawa Public Health has information on how to Beat the Heat this summer. Heat illnesses are preventable. Residents are encouraged to stay cool at home using tips below such as cool showers and fans or air conditioning during the heat warning.
The City of Ottawa has set up four emergency cooling centres to provide relief from the heat to residents in need. Residents should bring a cloth mask with them to the cooling centres if they have one. Emergency cooling centres will be open Tuesday, May 26 from 3 pm to 7 pm, and will operate on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday May 28 from 11 am to 7 pm. The emergency cooling centres are located at the following City facilities:
Protect Yourself and Help Others during Hot Weather