Extended Heat Warning - August 8, 2022
Extended Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton
HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated an Extended Heat Warning beginning on August 8, 2022. The Extended Heat Warning stays in effect until a cancellation notice is sent.
Heat event is expected to continue today. Maximum temperatures are expected to be near thirty.Humidex values are expected to reach near 40.
Relief from humidity and cooler temperatures are expected on Tuesday.
The City of Hamilton and participating community agencies are responding to the heat by offering “cool places” to go during all stages of a heat event. These locations can be identified by a “Cool Down Here” sign at the entrance.
As part of the heat response plan regularly scheduled Open Swims at all City of Hamilton indoor and outdoor pools will be free of charge. There are many spray pads, additional cool places and outdoor pools across Hamilton. For more information visit www.hamilton.ca/heat
Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting. If experiencing symptoms, seek help right away – call 9-1-1 if needed.
Reduce your risk of heat-related illness by following these precautions:
* Drink plenty of water. Avoid drinking alcoholic and caffeinated beverages on hot days.
* Go to an air-conditioned place. Visit a designated cool place listed on www.hamilton.ca/heat<http://www.hamilton.ca/heat>
* Dress to protect from the heat. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light coloured clothing. Wear a hat or take an umbrella to keep your head cool and don’t forget sunscreen.
* Take it easy. Limit physical activities (walking, running, gardening, etc.) during the day. If rescheduling activities to dawn or dusk when it may be cooler, protect yourself with insect repellant as mosquitoes are more active at such times. Check labels to apply
* Cool off. Take a cool bath or shower.
* Keep your living space cool. Close your blinds or curtains. Open windows to let air circulate when using a fan.
* Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles. Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes.
* Check on your neighbours and family.
Additional Resources
Information about the Heat Alert and Response System visit www.hamilton.ca/heat.
For tips on coping with the heat and places to cool off visit www.hamilton.ca/heat or call 905-546-CITY (2489).
City of Hamilton Indoor and Outdoor Pool Locations and Schedules www.hamilton.ca/recreation.
Information on how heat affects human health is available on the Health Canada website.
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Spotlight on Local
HPL supports and showcases the talents of local authors, musicians, film makers and artists and encourages everyone to celebrate local talent.
Check out our local catalogue and find local author collections on display throughout HPL branches.
Enjoy online and in-branch experiences like Noon Hour Concerts, Indigenous Market, Author Visits, Virtual Storytellers or Poems from Home or take part in annual Hamilton Reads and Summer Reading Club programming.
Local authors, interested in seeing your book in HPL’s collection?
Titles can be added in both print and eBook formats. Submissions are reviewed within the context of the library’s established selection criteria outlined in the Collections Policy.
Due to the volume of submissions, we are unable to contact or meet with authors individually, nor are we able to confirm whether or not we have decided to add the work. If accepted, the item will be purchased and added to our catalogue. We consider any author who possesses an active HPL Discovery card to be a “Local Author” in relation to this policy. If you qualify for a HPL Discovery card, but do not currently have one, please visit your local branch, or get a Library Card Online.
eBooks
Self-published eBooks can be submitted to the Indie Author Project for consideration. After it’s vetted, it may then be added to the Indie Ontario Collection on Biblioboard. If you require software to create your eBook, Pressbooks will help you design and format it.
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- We recommend authors send information about their books, including reviews to askus@hpl.ca for review and consideration.
- Please note books delivered to the library will be treated as donations and become the property of Hamilton Public Library. We are unable to return a book if we decide not to include it in our collection.
- Books are not purchased on consignment.
