EXTREME HEAT
Risk: Heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Stay in the shade and use SPF 15+ sunscreen. Wear light, loose clothing. Drink water often; avoid alcohol and caffeine. Limit strenuous activity.
Never leave children or pets in a vehicle. Check local updates for cooling centres. Check on high‑risk people (children, seniors, those with health issues, outdoor workers). THUNDERSTORMS
Risk: Thunderstorms can bring lightning, strong winds, power outages, and flash flooding.
Get indoors. If not possible, crouch low away from tall objects - don’t lie flat. If no shelter, use a ditch or low area, watching for flooding. If on the water, get to shore immediately. Avoid electrical equipment and plumbing—lightning travels through wires and pipes. If in a vehicle, stay inside with windows closed. FLOODS
Risk: Flooding can damage property, block roads, contaminate water, and create dangerous currents.
Move valuables and furniture to higher levels. Close basement windows and doors. If water rises quickly, go to higher ground. Avoid driving through flooded roads. For updates, visit www.ontario.ca/flooding
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