NEWS

Hi everyone,

We are writing to notify you that we have received a Heat Warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) about the weather forecast. The Heat Warning is expected to last from today through Tuesday (tomorrow). We are not expecting an extreme heat emergency to be declared.

When the weather gets hot, both indoor and outdoor temperatures can become unsafe. Indoor temperatures above 26°C can be dangerous for some higher risk populations and 31°C or higher inside can be dangerous to most people. Spending time in cool and air-conditioned spaces and drinking plenty of water is the best way to prevent heat-related illness, and checking on people in your community can help identify heat illness before it becomes severe.

Over the next 48 hours, we ask that you amplify information and messaging about extreme heat. There are other actions you can take (see below for details) if you have capacity to do so.

Who is most affected by hot weather?

• Older adults, aged 60 years or older

• People who are socially isolated or live alone

• People with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease

• People with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety

• People who use certain drugs, including alcohol

• People with limited mobility, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities

• People who are experiencing homelessness or marginal housing

• Residents of buildings without adequate cooling

• Workers in hot environments

• People who are pregnant

• Infants and young children

Resources and tips for hot weather safety for you to use and share:

• The most up-to-date information can be found on vancouver.ca/hotweather or the City’s social media channels (Instagram and Facebook). 

• Cooling Centres and some other City supports are not activated until heat warning thresholds are met, but misting stations and additional drinking fountains are operational 24/7. Some community centres and most public library branches have air-conditioned spaces that are open regular hours for people to cool down during the summer.

• Printable posters and maps as well as social media graphics are available in the City’s top 12 languages on vancouver.ca/heatinfo. Please note the digital map is up to date, but we are still working on updating a couple of small changes for the 2025 printable maps which should be ready and uploaded to the website soon.

• For signs of heat-related illness, visit Health Link BC's page on heat-related illness.

• Perform wellness checks on days with high temperatures and the days after: Heat-check-in-support-framework.pdf.

• Download the Alertable app to receive alerts during extreme heat emergencies with information on City of Vancouver services and resources. 

Thank you so much for all that you do and please let us know if you have any questions.

With respect and gratitude,

Katia and Sarah  

Katia Tynan (she/hers) 

Manager, Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction | City of Vancouver

(p) 604-353-0903 | (e) katia.tynan@vancouver.ca

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