Edmonton’s extreme weather response extended

After declaring an extreme weather response on Monday due to extreme heat expected in the city throughout the week, the City of Edmonton has extended that warning.

Friday, the City extended the extreme weather response until July 26.

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This activation is put in place to keep vulnerable people safe in hot weather. It helps people avoid dehydration by providing access to drinking water and cool places to rest.

Edmonton is expected to see temperatures over 29 C during the day and over 14 C at night through next week.

During the response, the City will have water bottle-filling stations attached to fire hydrants in various locations around Edmonton — including at Bissell Centre, CIBC Downtown, Central McDougall and Queen Mary, Immigration Hall, Kinistinâw Park, Lauderdale Park, McCauley, Wihkwentowin(Oliver) Alberta Avenue, Belvedere, Beverly, Niginan Housing Ventures, Norwood, Unity Square, Emily Murphy Park, Mill Creek Ravine, Old Strathcona Farmers Market, Millwoods Transit Station, Butler Park, Callingwood and West Edmonton Mall Interim Transit Centre.

City officials stated that all peace officers will carry water bottles for distribution to vulnerable people in need. Anyone needing a break from the heat may go to any open City facility, including libraries, pools, and recreation centres. Available indoor space will vary depending on the size of the facility, but even facilities without enough indoor space to accommodate people will provide bottled water.

Edmontonians are requested call 211 and press 3 for the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team if they spot someone outside that is need of help.