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Heat Alerts and Extreme Heat Alerts
 Heat Alerts and Extreme Heat Alerts
Between May 15 to September 30 Toronto's Medical Officer of Health will issue an Alert when hot weather conditions exist and increases the risk for heat-related illness
The is no Heat Alerts at this time Heat/Extreme Heat Alert is not in effect
The Heat Health Alert System The Heat Health Alert System
How does the system work?
Hot Weather Protection Plan for landlords Hot Weather Protection Plan for Landlords
Help protect tenants from the effects of extreme heat.
Beat the Heat Summer Safety Tips
Beat the Heat
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Summer Safety Tips to Beat the Heat are available in multi-languages
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Air conditioned Public Places
Visit shopping malls, local libraries or air conditioned community centres to cool down.

Statistics on the number of Heat Alert and Extreme Heat Alert days in 2009



If you become ill, faint, have trouble breathing or feel confused or disoriented, call your doctor.
In an emergency, call 911

For more information about the health effects of heat, call the
Canadian Red Cross Heat Information Line 416-480-2615
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For more information on summer safety call
Toronto Health Connection at 416-338-7600
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Last updated August 2009

 
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