Longest heat wave of the year heading to B.C.
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The province’s top emergency officials are urging British Columbians to prepare for what they anticipate will be the longest heat wave of the summer, and the possibility it will lead to health issues for some.
The province’s top emergency officials are urging British Columbians to prepare for what they anticipate will be the longest heat wave of the summer, and the possibility it will lead to health issues for some.
Temperatures of around 30 C in coastal areas, mid-30s inland, and high 30s for the interior and expected to last for days.
“Vancouver Island, South Coast and southwestern Interior – those are locations we're going to be watching closely for heat warnings starting as early as Sunday,” said Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist, Bobby Sekhon, who added shorter days and longer nights with cooler temperatures would provide some relief.
Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry urged people to have a cool space to find refuge during the hottest parts of the day since the days-long stretch of hot weather means “there's an accumulation of heat that can lead to increased risk of heat-related illness in people.”
A Thursday morning press conference highlighting officials’ concerns was led by the emergency management minister, who emphasized the province-wide cooperation between health officials, provincial departments and agencies, as well as municipalities in making preparations – which include opening public cooling centres when heat warning criteria are reached.
“Most British Columbians have the tools available to them in their homes, in their communities, to keep themselves safe during heat events when they are aware of the hazards and risks,” said Bowinn Ma.
The Heat Alert Response System is being assessed several times a week in meetings with the province’s heat committee.
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