The Lakeland has been issued a heat warning by Environment Canada and everyone is asked to be careful.
Daytime highs are planned to reach 28 to 33 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 14 degrees Celsius are expected until mid-week.
Residents of and visitors to The Lakeland are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors:
- Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
- Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.
- Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
- Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle.
People are reminded to never leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time and monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.
Heat warnings are issued when very high-temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.