July 16, 2021
Heat and Smoke Advisory #3
Manitoba public health officials are warning people of an extended period of heat for Manitoba lasting into next week, with most of the province affected with the exception of the far northeast area. Manitobans are advised to be prepared and plan for intense and long-lasting heat.
To learn more about the impact of heat on health, who is at risk from heat, how to protect yourself and others, how heat can affect the body and more, visit www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html.
Manitoba public health officials are also warning people of an extended period of heat and the effects of smoke exposure due to current wildland fires burning in parts of the province and neighbouring jurisdictions.
To learn more about how smoke in the air impacts people’s health, who is most at risk for exposure to smoke, the symptoms of smoke exposure, precautions that can be taken and more, visit:
www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/smoke.html.
Regularly updated weather forecasts are available from Environment and Climate Change Canada at http://weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html.
For more information on heat and health, call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) 1-888-315-9257 or visit:
• www.manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html (Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living);
• www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/sun-soleil/heat-extreme-chaleur-eng.php (Health Canada); or
• www.safemanitoba.com for workplace concerns.
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