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Grand Erie Public Health has issued a heat warning for our region. A heat warning is issued when Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts two consecutive days with a maximum daily temperature of 31°C or higher during the day and a minimum temperature of 20°C or higher during the evening, or a humidex of 40°C or higher.

We can expect a few days of high temperatures and humidity this week. As such, information has been shared with school principals to ensure they can take measures to maintain comfortable learning environments.

Grand Erie is following its Extreme Weather Procedure (SO-003) to ensure school buildings and learning activities are safe for students, staff and visitors.

To reduce your risk of heat-related illness, Grand Erie Public Health has shared a few things you can do:

• Drink lots of cool liquids, especially water before you feel thirsty. Thirst is not a reliable measure of dehydration.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric.
• Never leave people or pets in your care inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight.
• Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat or using an umbrella.

Additional tips and information on cooling centres are available on Grand Erie Public Health's website.