Halton Region Braces for Intense Heatwave Starting August 11, 2025
Halton Region braces for an intense heatwave, with daytime temperatures set to soar above 31°C and overnight lows remaining above 20°C for multiple days starting August 11, 2025. Halton Region Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning, urging residents to take necessary precautions.
Those most vulnerable during heat events include older adults, infants, outdoor workers, the homeless, and individuals with certain health conditions or on specific medications. Heat stroke, a medical emergency, requires immediate medical attention.
To stay informed, residents are advised to monitor local radio and television stations, Environment Canada's webpage, and the Air Quality Health Index. The Halton Region Public Health Department, local municipalities, emergency management services, and community partners are working together to prepare and respond to heat events. As climate change progresses, heat events are expected to become more frequent, longer, and hotter.
To protect health during heat warnings, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, seek shade, stay hydrated, and spend time in air-conditioned places. For more information and locations of cooling centres, visit Halton Region's Preparing for Heat Events webpage or call 311.
With the impending heatwave, Halton Region residents are urged to stay vigilant and take necessary steps to protect their health. By working together and following the advice of local authorities, the community can better cope with the increasing frequency and intensity of heat events.
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