Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat and Adverse Air Quality

High summer temperatures, humidity and poor air quality can pose serious, even life-threatening health risks, especially for the very young, the elderly, and people living with certain chronic health conditions. Climate change is expected to increase the number of extreme heat and adverse air quality events that occur each year. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from extreme heat and adverse air quality by visiting the following websites:

Health Canada – Extreme Heat

Air Quality Ontario

Also, monitor the weather and keep watch for Heat Alerts and Air Advisories. For example, join the Smog Alert Network to receive email notification of local adverse air advisories!

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