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Cold Weather

Cold warnings are issued by Halton Region during any of the following weather conditions:

    • Daily predicted low of -15°C without wind chill
    • Environment and Climate Change Canada issues an Extreme Cold Warning for outdoor activity when temperature or wind chill reach -30°C for at least 2 consecutive hours

Learn more about how to stay warm and safe in the winter months and sign up to receive cold alerts from Halton Region at www.halton.ca/cold

 

Warming Centres

When a cold warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay warm at designated Burlington Public Library branches, and pets may come inside with their owners to stay warm. Learn more at www.bpl.on.ca/cold

Hot Weather

Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 2 days.

Learn more about the precautions you can take to stay cool when the temperatures and humidity are high and sign up to receive heat alerts from Halton Region at www.halton.ca.

Cooling Centres

When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches. On extreme heat days, pets may come inside with their owners to cool off. Learn more at www.bpl.on.ca/heat

Ontario Emergency Public Warning System

Ontario's Emergency Public Warning System is a tool that provides timely and accurate information to Ontario residents, businesses and visitors during an emergency. The system allows Ontarians to receive three types of warnings - Red Alerts, Emergency Information Advisories and Tornado Warnings to their phone and/or email. Learn more... 

Alert Burlington - Emergency Notifications

Alert Burlington is Burlington’s public notification system for community emergencies. Residents and anyone who works within Burlington are encouraged to subscribe to the free community alert service.

Learn more about Alert Burlington and register for emergency notifications…

Emergency Notifications

Other Resources

  • Safety in the event of a flood
  • Safety in the event of a tornado

Extended Heat Warning issued starting September 5, 2023

Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 08:57 AM

An extended heat warning has been issued by Halton Region.

When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Extended heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 3 days.

Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington

Aldershot Branch

550 Plains...

Heat Warning issued for September 3, 2023

Posted on Sunday, September 03, 2023 09:35 AM

A heat warning has been issued by Halton Region beginning September, 3, 2023.

Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least three days or humidex is at least 40°C for at least two days.

Ways to Stay Cool this Weekend: Drop-In Swimming

Nelson Pool and Splash Park, Mountainside Pool and Splash Park, and LaSalle Wading Pool and Splash Park are open for swimming all weekend and on Labour Day (weather permitting).

Please visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay for all swim schedules.

Splash Pads

The City’s nine splash pads, located throughout the city and free to use, will remain open until October. To find a splash pad near you visit burlington.ca/splashpads.

Burlington Public Library branches

When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours. For hours and locations, visit: https://www.bpl.on...

Extended Heat Warning issued starting July 28, 2023

Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 03:58 PM

An extended heat warning has been issued by Halton Region.

When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Extended heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 3 days.

Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington

Aldershot Branch

550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995

Alton Branch

3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686

Brant Hills Branch

2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209

Central Branch

2331 New St.
905-639-3611

New Appleby Branch

676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373

Tansley Woods Branch

1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583

Learn more at burlington.ca/heat or bpl.on.ca/heat.

Heat Warning issued for July 26, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 08:26 AM

A heat warning has been issued by Halton Region beginning July 26, 2023.

When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least three days or humidex is at least 40°C for at least two days.

Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington

Aldershot Branch

550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995

Alton Branch

3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686

Brant Hills Branch

2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209

New Appleby Branch

676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373

Tansley Woods Branch

1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583

Learn more at burlington.ca/heat or bpl.on.ca/heat.

Extended Heat Warning issued for July 6, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2023 02:22 PM

An extended heat warning has been issued by Halton Region.

When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Extended heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 3 days.

Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington

Aldershot Branch

550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995

Alton Branch

3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686

Brant Hills Branch

2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209

Central Branch

2331 New St.
905-639-3611

New Appleby Branch

676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373

Tansley Woods Branch

1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583

Learn more at burlington.ca/heat or bpl.on.ca/heat.