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City reinstating extreme heat response measures

Beginning Wednesday, July 17, St. Albert is expected to have daytime highs ranging from 30-34 degrees for at least seven straight days.
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Given the extreme heat being forecast this week and into next, the City of St. Albert has re-activated its extreme weather response as of Tuesday (July 16).

The response measures, which are expected to stay in place until at least July 23, include city facilities operating as “cooling stations” where people can go to get out of the heat, public transit being available for free for those who need to get out of the sun, and RCMP officers having bottles of water available in their vehicles and at headquarters on Boudreau Road.

The city facilities open as cooling stations include St. Albert Place downtown, which is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday; Servus Place in Campbell Business Park, which is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and the Jensen Lakes Library, which is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Beginning Wednesday, July 17, St. Albert is expected to have daytime highs ranging from 30 C to 34 C for at least seven straight days. Overnight lows over the same time period are expected to range between 16 C and 22 C.

The City says to avoid heat stroke or heat exhaustion, it's recommended that residents stay hydrated, avoid heavy exertion, wear sunscreen and dress for the weather, and try not use appliances that produce heat like stoves or ovens.

“Heat affects everyone differently,” reads the City's extreme heat notice. “The very aged and very young are more susceptible to heat so please keep an eye on friends, neighbours and family members.”

“Please take precautions to keep you and your family safe during extreme temperatures.”

The City's notice also says that those who are unhoused are facing greater risk of heat exhaustion and stroke, and if you're concerned about someone without shelter from the heat you can call the St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village at 780-459-0599 or the City's Community Services Department at 780-459-1756.

The City had activated its extreme heat response last week as well, although the response measures were rescinded on the weekend as the temperature temporarily cooled off.

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