Extreme Weather Alerts

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

Alert Ready Emergency Notifications

Alert Ready is Canada’s emergency alerting system that delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio and LTE-connected and compatible wireless devices.

Alert Ready Emergency Alert System

Other Resources

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