City of Edmonton will activate its extreme weather response for extreme heat to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather expected over the next week

Extreme Heat response activated

The City of Edmonton will activate its extreme weather response for extreme heat to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather expected over the next week. The activation starts Friday, September 6 at 9 a.m. and is expected to end on Wednesday, September 11 at 9 a.m., with flexibility to extend if the forecast changes.

During an extreme heat response, helping people avoid dehydration is increasingly important. Providing access to drinking water and cool places for respite is essential to the City’s extreme weather response.

Water Stations

Access to potable water remains available 24 hours a day at water bottle filling stations

attached to fire hydrants. A complete list of water stations is available here.

Downtown

CIBC Downtown – 10102 Jasper Avenue
City Hall – 103a Avenue and 100 Street NW
Immigration Hall – 100 Street and 105A Avenue
Kinistinâw Park – 96 Street and 102 Avenue

Central

Alberta Avenue – 97 Street and 118 Avenue
Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park – 107 Street and 109 Avenue
McCauley – 95 Street and 108 Avenue
Norwood – 95 Street and 111 Avenue
Parkdale Plaza – 82 Street and 118 Avenue
Sheriff Robertson – 82 Street and 112 Avenue
Unity Square – 119 Street and 104 Avenue
Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver) – 121 Street and 102 Avenue

South Central

Emily Murphy Park – 11904 Emily Murphy Park Road NW
Old Strathcona Farmers Market – 104 Street and 83 Avenue
West Ritchie – 101 Street and 81 Avenue

North and North East

Belvedere – 64 Street and Fort Road
Beverly – 34 Street and 118 Avenue
Lauderdale Park – 109 Street and 129 Avenue
Niginan Housing Ventures – 12340 Fort Road

South East

Mill Creek Ravine – 9555 84 Avenue
Millwoods Transit Station – 66 Street and Hewes Way

South West

Leger – 2259 Towne Centre Boulevard NW

West

Butler Park – 157 Street and Stony Plain Road NW
Callingwood – 177 Street and 69 Avenue NW
West Edmonton Mall Interim Transit Centre – 173 Street and 90 Avenue

Additional measures

All Peace Officers will carry water bottles for distribution to vulnerable people in need.
Anyone needing a break from the heat may go to any open City facility, including libraries and recreation centres. Available indoor space will vary depending on the size of the facility, but even facilities without enough indoor space to accommodate people will provide bottled water.
Queen Elizabeth and Wîhkwêntôwin Outdoor Pool (formerly Oliver) are still open until September 8. For the latest status, visit Facility Notifications.

What Edmontonians can do to help

We encourage Edmontonians to check in on older family, friends and neighbours. Edmontonians who are concerned about someone outside can help by calling:

211 and press 3 for the 24/7 Crisis Diversion team. They can assist with individuals who may be in distress and can provide transportation to social service agencies.
911 in cases of emergency.

Sector Emergency Response

The City’s extreme weather response supplements existing measures implemented by the Sector Emergency Response group, a collaboration of more than 25 agencies working together to ensure Edmonton’s most vulnerable people are safe during adverse weather conditions.

 
For more information:

edmonton.ca/ExtremeWeather

Sector Emergency Response