Public Service Announcement
Extreme heat response extended
Based on updated weather forecasts, the current extreme heat weather activation will be extended to Monday, August 4 at 9 a.m. As weather conditions change, subsequent alerts may be sent to advise of changes to the activation timeline.
This activation will continue to include:
Water Stations
Access to potable water remains available 24 hours a day at 28 water stations attached to fire hydrants throughout the city. View a complete list of water stations.
Additional measures
All Peace Officers will carry water bottles for distribution to people in need.
Anyone needing a break from the heat may go to open City facilities, including libraries, pools and recreation centres. City facilities will also provide free bottled water and N95 masks. View a list of City facilities.
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 individuals who may be in distress and can provide transportation to social service agencies.
911 in emergencies.
Stay in the know
Sign up for the City of Edmonton’s Extreme Weather mailing list to receive email updates on activations, extensions and deactivations related to extreme cold, heat and poor air quality.
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.
The extreme weather response implements City Policy C620 to ensure the health and safety of all Edmontonians, particularly those who are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions.
For more information:
edmonton.ca/ExtremeWeather
Sector Emergency Response
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