The Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Advisory for July 22-23, 2012 as it is forecast that the Humidex will be greater than 36. For tips on staying cool in Ottawa, Beat the Heat This Summer. read more..
The Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for July 23, 2012. Humidex is forecast to exceed 40 today. It is important to know that extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death.Infants, young children and the homeless are also at greater risk from extreme heat, along with people taking medications such as for Parkinsons and antidepressants. OPH is encouraging people to check on family, friends and neighbours who may be isolated or vulnerable to the heat and need help accessing places to cool down.Water users of the Carp communal well system are reminded that the City has issued a water advisory. The City is distributing bottled water at the Carp Fairgrounds to those affected by this advisory.To avoid heat-related illnesses, residents and visitors should:
The Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Advisory until further notice as it is forecast that the Humidex will be greater than 36 for the next several days. This Heat Advisory goes out to our community partners who distribute information on hot weather precautions. See some tips on staying cool in the heat. read more..
The Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for July 6 and 7. A heat warning is declared when Environment Canada forecasts a humidex of 40 or hotter for at least two consecutive days. It is important to know that extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death.Infants, young children and the homeless are also at greater risk from extreme heat, along with people taking medications like anti-Parkinsons and antidepressants. OPH is encouraging people to check on family, friends and neighbours who may be isolated or vulnerable to the heat and need help accessing places to cool down.To avoid heat-related illnesses, residents and visitors should:
The Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for June 19-21. A heat warning is declared when Environment Canada forecasts a humidex of 40 or hotter for at least two consecutive days. It is important to know that extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. Infants, young children and the homeless are also at greater risk from extreme heat, along with people taking medications like anti-Parkinsons and antidepressants. OPH is encouraging people to check on family, friends and neighbours who may be isolated or vulnerable to the heat and need help accessing places to cool down.To avoid heat-related illnesses, Ottawa residents and visitors should:
Dr. Levy, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health took the LeaveThePhoneAlone.ca pledge, joining over a thousand other pledgers so far. The pledge affirms that Dr. Levy will avoid distractions caused by talking, texting, or using a hand-held electronic device while operating a vehicle. According to LeaveThePhoneAlone.ca, “drivers who use hand held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves”, and even hands-free driving is not the safest option. Dr. Levy has pledged to stop distracted driving along with 1600+ others who are also doing their part to make our roads safer – LeaveThePhoneAlone.ca is gaining momentum, will you pledge to do the same? If you’re still not convinced that texting while driving is dangerous, we invite you to watch this video of “The impossible texting and driving test” and think again! read more..
