A cooling centre for the homeless has been opened at the 91原创 City Gateway of Hope at 5787 91原创 Bypass for Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In response to forecast temperatures of more than 30 degrees Celsius, Cristina Schneiter, Community Representative for 91原创 Extreme Weather Response said the shelter will provide a pet friendly space with heat response supplies, an air-conditioned resting space, and lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Environment Canada said a ridge of high pressure was bringing elevated temperatures to the South Coast, with high temperatures expected to moderate on Wednesday.
A warning was issued on Monday (Aug. 11) for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Canyon, the North and South Thompson, the south Okanagan, east and inland Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and Whistler, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 33 C.
"Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space," the weather advisory said.
"Watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions. Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. In an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.
Additional Services during a Heat Alert:
Integrated Homeless Action Response Team (IHART). 8:30-4:30 pm. Canvassing on foot and mobile. Water, Gatorade, icepacks, sunscreen, harm reduction Phone: 236-632-2036
Lower Fraser Valley Outreach Aboriginal Society (LFVAS). 9:30 am 鈥� 3:30 pm. (M-F) Heat response supplies available onsite (20685 56 Ave). Phone: 604-427-2664
Lookout Housing & Health Society. 11 am 鈥� 6 pm. (M-F) Harm reduction outreach and heat response supplies. Mobile Outreach. Phone: 604-812-5277
Lookout Housing + Health Society MOPS (at LMH) 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm, 7 days a week. Water, cooling towels, misting tent, shaded resting space, other supplies as needed. 604 313 9723
Encompass Support Services Society. Outreach services for youth up to 25yrs. Water, Gatorade, heat response, referrals. Phone 604-546-1130
Intensive Case Management Team (ICMT). 8 am 鈥� 8 pm. Mobile outreach. Heat Response supplies. Phone 604-209-0023
Stepping Stones Community Services Society. 1 pm- 4 pm. (M-F) Canvassing on foot and mobile. Heat response supplies. Phone 604.530.6477
