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Cooling Centres

 
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When the temperature soars, we want you to keep cool! 

Looking to cool down when a heat warning has been issued?  Book a reservation for a County of Brant Splashpad or register for a swim at the Paris Community Pool - please visit www.brant.ca/aquatics for more information!

 

Other ways to cool off!

Pinehurst Conservation Area

Update June 1 - please visit the GRCA website for more information on the visiting GRCA parks.

Address: 468 Pinehurst Rd, Ayr, ON

Want to take a dip?  For more information including dates and times open please visit the Grand River Conservation Authority website.

Pinehurst Lake is a nine-hectare (23-acre) kettle lake formed by a single piece of ice. The lake has a sandy beach and is surrounded by mature Carolinian forest.  From May-October Pinehurst Lake is transformed into a summer playground offering camping, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking opportunities.

 

More information on Heat Advisories

Brant County Health Unit

For updates on heat alerts as well as more information on keeping cool please visit the Brant County Health Unit website.

Heat Warning Information from the Brant County Health Unit
 

The Medical Officer of Health for the Brant County Health Unit calls a Heat Warning when Environment and Climate Change Canada reports a temperature and humidex of more than 31o Celsius or a humidex of more than 40o Celsius

This warning remains in effect on a daily basis until cancelled. 

While everyone is at risk from extreme heat, the health risks are greater for these people:

  • older adults;
  • infants and young children;
  • people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses;
  • people who work and/or exercise in the heat; and
  • those without air conditioning in their homes.

If you take medication or have a health condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it increases your health risk in the heat and follow their recommendations.

Heat-Related Illness

Heat-related illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat fainting, heat edema (swelling of hands, feet and ankles), heat rash and heat cramps. Symptoms of these illnesses may include:

  • dizziness or fainting;
  • nausea or vomiting;
  • headache;
  • rapid breathing and heartbeat;
  • extreme thirst; and
  • decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine.

If you experience any of these symptoms during extreme heat, immediately move to a cool place and drink liquids. Water is best.

Heat-related illnesses are preventable. To reduce your risk of heat-related illness, here are a few things you can do:

  • Avoid the sun.
  • Drinking lots of cool liquids, especially water before you feel thirsty. Thirst is not a reliable measure of dehydration.
  • Reschedule or plan outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day.
  • 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.
  • Take cool showers or baths.
  • Prepare meals that don't need to be cooked in an oven.
  • Block sun out by closing curtains or blinds during the day.
  • Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat or using an umbrella.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine.
    • Choose cool water and coconut water and the occasional fizzy drink.
    • Eat high water content foods like watermelon, grapes, cucumber and tomatoes.
  • Exercise outdoors.
    • Head out early or late in the day. Choose larger green spaces with shade.
  • Turn off or unplug as many appliances as possible.
    • Fix meals with little or no cooking.
    • Unplug appliances when not in use to reduce heat created.
  • Create a cold water bottle.
    • Fill a hot water bottle with cold water and freeze then place near your feet.
    • Keep your hot/cold therapy pack in the freezer.
  • Use a fan wisely.
    • Fans can just circulate hot humid air, so point it out a window to push the hot air out or place a shallow bowl of ice in front of the fan to blow cooler air toward you.
  • If sleeping is unbearable, try a slightly damp towel in bed.
  • Use a cool/cold foot bath to cool you down.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Call 911 immediately if you are caring for someone who has a high body temperature and is unconscious, confused or has stopped sweating.

While waiting for medical help to arrive, if you can, help cool the person by:

  • moving them to a cool place;
  • applying cold water to large areas of the skin or clothing; and
  • fanning the person as much as possible

Environment Canada

Visit the Environment Canada website for information on alerts and more for the County of Brant.

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Please be advised as of January 14, 2021 at 12:01am the Province of Ontario has issued a stay-at-home order to curb the spread of COVID-19 and help protect the healthcare system.

As a result, offices will be closed until further notice. 

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