Friends,
I hope you’re staying safe during this week’s extreme heat event. I also encourage you to check in on neighbours and loved ones who may be vulnerable.
Many residents in our city live in buildings without adequate air cooling and can experience dangerously high temperatures in their homes, which poses significant health risks. Without access to adequate cooling, vulnerable populations such as infants, seniors, those with certain health conditions, and people who work or spend a lot of time outdoors are particularly at risk.
To help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents during the summer season, the City of Toronto activates its Heat Relief Strategy from May 15 to September 30 each year. A key part of the strategy is the Heat Relief Network where people can access Cool Spaces across the city including libraries, community centres and pools, to seek relief from summer heat. The Heat Relief Network is active throughout the summer, including days when a Heat Warning is not issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
On June 15, 10 wading pools and 10 outdoor pools also opened ahead of schedule to provide residents with more options for staying cool during hot weather. During active Heat Warnings such as the one issued this week, the City will also be extending pool hours until 11:45 p.m. at certain outdoor pools, including Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool in our ward. For up-to-date information on pool hours, locations and regular operating hours, please refer to the City’s Drop-in Swimming & Water Play webpage.
I encourage you to familiarize yourself with Cool Spaces near you through this interactive map, and learn more about staying healthy in hot weather here.
As Toronto experiences hotter days and longer heat episodes due to the impacts of climate change, we must support each other in staying safe.
Sincerely,
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