The District of Central Saanich’s Extreme Heat Response Plan has been activated in response to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) declaring a heat warning for daytime maximum temperatures expected to reach 31°C and nighttime minimum temperatures expected to fall to 16°C.
Cooling Centre locations
Cooling centres are being opened Monday, August 14, and Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and bottled water and snacks will be available.
- Brentwood: Centre for Active Living (formerly called the Seniors Centre), 1229 Clarke
- Saanichton: Masonic Hall, 8105 Derrinberg Road. Corner of East Saanich and Newman
For a list of other local places to keep cool, tips for staying cool and symptoms to watch for, please see centralsaanich.ca/extreme-heat
Businesses
If you are a cool facility the public can come to for cooling off, please inform us of your hours and location and resources available by emailing Emergency Program Manager Lisa Banfield at Lisa.Banfield@csaanich.ca.
Checking on vulnerable populations
Some people are more at risk of heat related illness and death, and we encourage residents to check in with these populations during this time of warm temperatures. Pre-existing medical conditions, certain medications, substance use disorders, social isolation, age, and pregnancy are all risk factors related to heat illness and death. Please see centralsaanich.ca/extreme-heat for symptoms of heat stroke and resources.