City of Brampton offering options to keep cool during Heat Warning
The Voice of Canada News:
The City of Brampton is offering heat relief as a Heat Warning is now in effect for the Region of Peel until further notice.
Heat relief locations are available in all public access buildings, including Bramalea Civic Centre, City Hall, recreation centres and libraries during regular business hours.
City Splash Pads, Pool and Beach access
Splash pads are now open 9 am – 9 pm. View splash pad locations, hours, and operational status updates here.
Chinguacousy Park Wading Pool and Eldorado Park Pool are also open daily. For more details click here.
Professor’s Lake beach and boathouse is now open for the season, weather and water quality permitting. View operational statuses before visiting online here.
Restrict outdoor activity
Residents are encouraged to restrict outdoor activity. It is also recommended that the public stay out of the sun, drink lots of water and stay in air-conditioned places or shaded areas.
Individuals at risk
Seniors and young children are particularly at risk, and residents are encouraged to check in on friends and family who they think may be vulnerable.
Pets
Keep your pets indoors and hold off on taking them for walks in the heat. If outdoors, limit time in the sun and provide shade. Also consider that if the pavement is too hot for bare feet, it is too hot for bare paws. Provide plenty of fresh water and keep air circulating indoors in hot temperatures, never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
Be safe in the water
- Always keep young children within arms’ reach around the water
- Never swim alone
- Restrict and control access to backyard pools with fencing on all four sides
- Put a life jacket on young children when in the pool area or at the beach
- Choose lifeguard-supervised beaches and pools for swimming
- Empty unattended wading pools and buckets of water if not in use
- If you have a pool or cottage, ensure family members learn lifesaving skills
