03/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2024 04:53
INFORMATION RELEASE
With warm temperatures forecast in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys over the next several days, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is reminding residents and visitors to stay safe.
Extreme heat can be dangerous and it's important to understand the dangers and be prepared. Drinking plenty of water, staying cool, and following recommendations from Health Canada can help keep you and your family safe. Taking breaks from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place such as a swimming pool or public library, taking cool showers or baths until you feel refreshed, or using a fan to stay cool are some of the steps you can take.
Keep people and pets safe
Voyent Alert! Notifications
Click here to register for routine and emergency notifications via email, text, or telephone. You can find a link to Voyent Alert! on the RDOS website: www.rdos.bc.ca.
For further information on Heat Warnings and Extreme Heat Emergencies, please monitor local media, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Emergency Info B.C., and Interior Health.
If you require medical assistance, please call 9-1-1.
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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Contact:
RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-Free 1-877-610-3737