With temperatures soaring into the mid-30s this weekend, Peterborough Public Health has issued its first heat warning of the season.
The organization is advising residents to drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
“We recommend normal tap water or bottle water. Those flavoured waters may work, but we do normal tap or bottled water,” said Atul Jain, manager of Environmental Health at Peterborough Public Health.
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Peterborough Public Health issues warnings for high heat or humidity that is expected to last two or more days.
In this case, the heat is expected to stay until the middle of next week.
Seniors, children and those with chronic diseases are the most at risk.
“The heat and humidity that will reach over 40 this week can cause severe respiratory symptoms, can cause heat stroke, heat dehydration and heat effects in those people,” added Jain.
If you do feel faint or find it hard to breathe, or if you feel confused or disoriented because of the heat, you’re advised to call your doctor, go to the hospital, or if it’s an emergency, call 911.
Emergency shelters are open and available to those who require emergency overnight shelter:
- YES Shelter for Youth and Families (705-748-3851) – 196 Brock Street
- Brock Mission Men’s Shelter (705-748-4766) – 120 Murray Street
- Cameron House Women’s Shelter (705-748-4766) – 739 Chemong Road
- Warming Room Overnight Shelter (Daytime Phone 705-868-9276, Overnight Phone 705-745-4376) – 175 Murray Street
Emergency after-hours services related to emergency shelter are available through Social Services by calling 705-740-6222.
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