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Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat

Use these resources to stay informed about weather alerts, learn about potential health impacts, and be prepared.

The Library is open seven days a week (see hours here) for those looking for shelter from the heat. Seating and water fountains are available.

See also: Emergency Preparedness

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  • Last updated: March 11, 2025

on the web

These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

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Beat the Heat

HealthLinkBC's webpage providing the links to the resources on:

  • staying healthy in the heat,
  • heat-related illness,
  • workplace health and safety,
  • places to keep cool, and
  • public weather alerts for BC

Current Public Weather Alerts

This table displays all active alerts for Canada, with the ability to view alerts by province or territory and searching by alert name, alert type or forecast location.

Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide

This Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide from Prepared BC is a roadmap to help you, your family, and your community prepare for the next Extreme Heat Emergency in British Columbia.

Heat Stress

WorkSafe BC's webpage providing resources for protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat.