Heat warning across southern Manitoba

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ENVIRONMENT Canada issued a heat warning Saturday for southern Manitoba. Humidex values around 35 are expected over the next three days.

In an email to the Free Press, Erin Madden, communications officer for the Winnipeg Fire Parademic Service, said there are a variety of public facilities Winnipeggers can use to cool off during the heat wave. Leisure centres and libraries during their operating hours offer cooling space and access to clean drinking water. Public pools, splash pads and wading pools across the city are also open.

Numerous community centres will also be open to provide heat relief. Participating centres will be listed on the City of Winnipeg’s website.

A host of local organizations are also working to help community members stay cool. Donations of water, food and other necessities are also being sought. Earlier this week, 1JustCity announced on social media that they would be collecting bottled water to help keep guests at their West End and Oak Table facilities cool.

Heat stroke from prolonged exposure can be life-threatening. Symptoms of heat stroke include throbbing headache, absence of sweat, body temperature above 40 C, red, hot dry skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid, strong pulse and loss of consciousness.

For more information, visit the City of Winnipeg’s website at www.winnipeg.ca

cierra.bettens@freepress.mb.ca