COOLING CENTRES
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Extreme Heat Message for Municipalities
Posted Date:10/07/2012 1:30 PM
On behalf of Manitoba Health, EMO is distributing a message to all Rural Municipalities regarding Heat and Your Health.
We have had several days of hot weather and extreme temperatures are predicted this week throughout most of Manitoba, including areas in the north. It will also continue to remain warm at night in many areas reducing the opportunity for people and buildings to cool off.
In addition to the precautions outlined in the attached provincial heat factsheet, consideration could be given to:
• Extending the hours of facilities that provide cooling options for community members or community pools
• Suggesting that family members, neighbors and friends check in on those who may be more vulnerable (through an in-person visit if possible)
• Providing drinking water at community events and providing water sprays
• Providing shade
• Rescheduling events that involve significant physical activity, such as a soccer tournament
Toni Morris-Oswald, PhD
Disaster Management Specialist
Manitoba Health
tel: 204 945 1382
cell: 204 391 2093
Scott Davies, C.E.T. A/Director of Operations
Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization | 1525 - 405 Broadway | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3L6
T (204) 945-5952 F: (204) 945-4929| E: Scott.Davies@gov.mb.ca
www.manitoba.ca/emo
24/7 Duty Officer (204) 945-5555
Toll Free in Manitoba 1-888-267-8298
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We have had several days of hot weather and extreme temperatures are predicted this week throughout most of Manitoba, including areas in the north. It will also continue to remain warm at night in many areas reducing the opportunity for people and buildings to cool off.
In addition to the precautions outlined in the attached provincial heat factsheet, consideration could be given to:
• Extending the hours of facilities that provide cooling options for community members or community pools
• Suggesting that family members, neighbors and friends check in on those who may be more vulnerable (through an in-person visit if possible)
• Providing drinking water at community events and providing water sprays
• Providing shade
• Rescheduling events that involve significant physical activity, such as a soccer tournament
Toni Morris-Oswald, PhD
Disaster Management Specialist
Manitoba Health
tel: 204 945 1382
cell: 204 391 2093
Scott Davies, C.E.T. A/Director of Operations
Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization | 1525 - 405 Broadway | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3L6
T (204) 945-5952 F: (204) 945-4929| E: Scott.Davies@gov.mb.ca
www.manitoba.ca/emo
24/7 Duty Officer (204) 945-5555
Toll Free in Manitoba 1-888-267-8298
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Red Cross - Heat StationThe Red Cross will be opening a cooling station in the City Centre mall today. With the heat expected to reach 27 or above throughout the weekend volunteers at the station will be handing out bottled water to keep you cool. They will be set up at the old illios lounge location. The cooling station is expected to be open from 10am to 8pm today, tomorrow and Sunday. |
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