Article content
Services to help vulnerable Edmontonians manage hot conditions have been made available as temperatures are forecast to hover around 30 C early this week.
The city relaunched its extreme weather response as of 10 a.m. Sunday, and will keep it going until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Article content
“During extreme heat conditions, the key health risks involve dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke,” read a Sunday news release from the city. “The extreme heat response in Edmonton is focused on expanding access to water and cool indoor spaces for respite.
Article content
“Anyone needing a break from the heat may go to any open city facility or library. Available indoor space will vary depending on the size of the facility, but even facilities without enough indoor space to accommodate people will plan to provide bottled water.”
Environment Canada is forecasting high temperatures of 28 C on Sunday, 29 C on Monday, 32 C on Tuesday and 29 C on Wednesday. Air quality could also be a concern this week due to wildfire smoke. The Air Quality Health Index is projected to be at a four or five for the next couple of days, which ranks in the “moderate risk” category.
Peace officers will be carrying water bottles for those who need help staying cool and hydrated, and water bottle filling stations are available at 24 transit stations throughout the summer (until Sept. 30).
The city has also set up a number of water stations that are attached to fire hydrants. There are seven stations Downtown, eight in the north and northeast parts of the city, three in the south and three in the west end.
Downtown
• Bissell Centre (105A Avenue and 96 Street)• Boyle Street Community Services (105 Avenue and 102 Street)• Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park (109 Avenue and 107 Street)• Kinistinâw Park (102 Avenue and 96 Street)• Sheriff Robertson Park (82 Street and 112 Avenue)• Stanley A. Milner Library (102A Ave. in front of Churchill Square)• Unity Square (104 Avenue and 119 Street)
Article content
North and northeast
• Beverly Heights (118 Avenue between 33 and 34 Street)• Clareview Transit Station (west of 139 Ave, NW)• Mosaic Centre (65 Street and 132 Avenue)• Niginan Housing Ventures (12340 Fort Road)• Parkdale Plaza (118 Avenue and 82 Street)• Unity Square (104 Avenue and 117 Street)• 118 Avenue and 97 Street• Lauderdale Park (11199 129 Ave,)
South
• McIntyre Park/Old Strathcona Farmers Market (10310 83 Ave. NW)• Millwoods Transit Centre (Hewes Way and 25 Avenue)• Southgate Transit Centre (111 Street and 50 Avenue)
West
• Butler Park (15715 Stony Plain Road NW)• Callingwood (17740 69 Ave. NW)• 167 Street and 100 Avenue
Edmontonians are also being asked to check in on older relatives, friends and neighbours, and make sure pets are not left inside parked vehicles.
