BRAMPTON, ON (June 4, 2021) – The Region of Peel has issued a Heat Warning starting tomorrow, Saturday, June 5, 2021, and the City of Brampton reminds residents of the importance of keeping cool.
The City has extended spray pad hours to 10 pm. When visiting spray pads, residents are asked to keep health and safety at top of mind. Physically distance, and wear a mask when this is difficult. For a full list of spray pads, visit www.brampton.ca
Bramptonians can keep the following tips in mind to beat the heat this weekend:
Restrict outdoor activity
Residents are encouraged to restrict outdoor activity. It is also recommended that the public stay out of the sun, drink lots of water and stay in air conditioned places or shaded areas.
Individuals at risk
Seniors and young children are particularly at risk, and residents are encouraged to check in on friends and family virtually or by phone who they think may be vulnerable.
Pets
Tips to help keep pets cool:
• Keep your pets indoors and hold off on taking them for walks in the heat - if the pavement is too hot for bare feet, it is too hot for bare paws.
• Provide plenty of fresh water
• Keep air circulating indoors
• Limit time in the sun and provide shade
In hot temperatures, never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
Be safe in the water
Residents are also reminded to play it safe near water:
• Always keep young children within arms' reach around the water
• Never swim alone
• Restrict and control access to backyard pools with fencing on all four sides
• Put a life jacket on young children when in the pool area or at the beach
• Choose lifeguard-supervised beaches and pools for swimming
• Empty unattended wading pools and buckets of water if not in use
• If you have a pool or cottage, ensure family members learn lifesaving skills
For more information on heat safety, visit www.brampton.ca and www.peelregion.ca
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MEDIA CONTACT
Megan Ball
Senior Advisor, Media Relations, City of Brampton
905.874.2143 | megan.ball@brampton.ca
