Heat Advisory Issued for Week of June 17, 2024

 Heat Advisory Issued for Week of June 17, 2024

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the week of June 17, 2024. Above-average temperatures and high humidity may pose risks to vulnerable individuals, including young children, pregnant women, seniors, those with chronic medical conditions, and anyone working or exercising outdoors.

During heat events, everyone is advised to drink plenty of water, even before feeling thirsty, and to NEVER leave people or pets in a parked vehicle. Take precautions to reduce your risk of heat illness, and check on vulnerable individuals in your community.

In Westmount, splash pads are open in the following parks:

- Westmount Park (corner of Rue Sherbrooke and Av. Melville)

- Stayner Park (wheelchair accessible)

- Prince Albert Park (wheelchair accessible)

Consult the latest update from Environment Canada.

Health Risks

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperatures or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

During very hot weather, these groups are at greater risk of developing health problems:

- Older persons

- Children under 5 years of age

- Persons with chronic illnesses, including heart and lung disease

- People with mental health problems or drug/alcohol issues

The main problems linked to heat are:

- Dehydration

- Headaches

- Dizziness

- Confusion

- Fainting

If these symptoms are present, call INFO-SANTÉ at 8-1-1 or speak to a health professional. If you have a fever in addition to these symptoms, you may have heatstroke, which is a medical emergency. In this case, call 9-1-1 for help.

**IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PHONE 911.**

**Protect Yourself and Prevent Health Problems**

When it is very hot, you should:

- Drink a lot of water without waiting to be thirsty

- Cool down by taking a shower or bath in cool water

- Spend time in a cool and preferably air-conditioned place, where possible

- Reduce your level of physical exertion, particularly for those working outdoors

- Wear light clothing

**Public Cooling Stations in Westmount:**

- Westmount Recreation Centre, 4675 rue Ste-Catherine W.; open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

- Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W.; open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W.; open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more advice, consult Santé Montréal’s website page on what to do when it’s really hot.