Extreme Weather Response

• Edmonton activates extreme cold response as Arctic chill descends upon Alberta

  Open city facilities such as recreation centres and libraries will be available during regular hours of operation for anyone to get out of the extreme cold and warm up.

  Weather

  Jan 8, 2024
  
• Warm, late-August temperatures prompt city to take steps to keep vulnerable Edmontonians cool

  With warm weather forecasted for Edmonton for the final days of August, the city has activated its "extreme weather response" protocols in an effort to help all citizens keep cool.

  Weather

  Aug 28, 2023
  
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• Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert

  Environment Canada issued heat warnings for a large swath of the province, from south of Calgary to north of Peace River.

  Weather

  Jun 7, 2023
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• For 1st time, poor air quality triggers Edmonton extreme weather response

  The response is activated when the city experiences three consecutive days of an Air Quality Health Index score of seven or higher. Edmonton facilities offer a respite from smoke.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023
• City of Edmonton to continue warming shuttle bus after extreme weather response lifted

  On Thursday, the city said based on current weather forecasts, it will deactivate its extreme weather response on March 11 at 6 a.m. 

  Weather

  Mar 3, 2023
• Social agencies taking action as Edmonton activates extreme weather response for coming cold snap

  Temperatures are expected to drop at or below -20 this week and the City of Edmonton has issued an extreme weather response.

  Weather

  Feb 20, 2023
• City of Edmonton activates extreme weather response

  The response is triggered when a temperature of -20 C with wind chill is reached for at least three consecutive nights and shelter utilization rates are over 90 per cent. 

  Weather

  Nov 29, 2022
• Edmonton extreme weather response activated ahead of cold conditions

  For the third time this winter, the City of Edmonton is activating its extreme weather response. 

  Weather

  Feb 18, 2022
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• Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter as extreme cold remains

  Volunteers at the temporary shelter at Edmonton's Al Rashid Mosque have been busy ringing in the new year by helping others as the shelter extends its supports.

  Weather

  Jan 1, 2022
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• Edmonton activates extreme weather response Tuesday

  This activation includes a temporary expansion of emergency shelter space during the extreme cold and dedicated ETS bus routes to transport people to shelters.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2021