Public health urges caution as extreme heat hits the region

Media Release: Heat warning issued for South East Health Unit region - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

July 11, 2025 Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the South East Health Unit region. The extreme heat is expected to last until Wednesday, July 16. The Health Unit is sending a reminder that high temperatures may impact your health. Heat warnings are issued when: Becoming overheated can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and, in some cases, death. Even short periods of exposure to high temperatures can cause health probl

Town of Innisfil urges residents to prepare for extreme heat as temperatures climb

With a significant rise in temperature and humidity forecast for the coming days, the Town of Innisfil is encouraging residents to take proactive measures to stay safe during the extreme heat. “In a briefing with Environment Canada and Climate Change and the Provincial Emergency Operations Management Centre regarding the high temperatures and humidity coming our way, we wanted to advise residents on measures they should take,” said Brent Thomas,…

Public health urges caution as extreme heat hits the region

With high temperatures and humidity on the horizon, Environment Canada is forecasting a multi-day heat event starting June 22. Health officials are warning that the risk of illness will be elevated