Extreme Heat

If you live in an income-qualified household and/or have received a recommendation letter from your regional health authority's Home Care Program you may be eligible for a free portable air conditioner.

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

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.

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.

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

UBC Climate Hub

UBC Climate Hub

Health Canada's three 1-page cartoon infographics:

• "What are the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illness?"
• "Who is Most at Risk?"
• "Safety Tips"