Resources for the general population.
Download extreme heat poster PDF.
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- Staying Healthy in the Heat fact sheets
Health Canada - PreparedBC Extreme Heat Guide
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Government of BC - Be prepared for heat wallet card
Fraser Health
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HealthLinkBC - Medications and the heat
Government of New Brunswick - Fans in extreme heat FAQ
Fraser Health - Extreme heat and using fans infographic
Fraser Health
Population specific resources
- Keep children cool! Protect your child from extreme heat
Health Canada - You’re active in the heat. You’re at risk! Protect yourself from extreme heat
Health Canada - It’s way too hot! Protect yourself from extreme heat
Health Canada - Safety for the Perinatal Population During Extreme Heat
HealthLinkBC - Safety for Infants and Young Children During Extreme Heat
HealthLinkBC - Heat-related Illness in Infants and Young Children
HealthLinkBC
Resources to protect individuals who are more susceptible to extreme heat in the community:
- Summer heat safety for seniors and people with medical conditions
(A large print version is available)
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Fraser Health - How to check in on others: guidance document for community organizations
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - Guide for checking on others, in person or remotely, during extreme heat events
The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health
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(Black and white version is available) - Prepare for an Extreme Heat Event: A Guide for People Who Use Substances
BCCDC - Using Substances During Extreme Heat
BCCDC - Supporting people living with schizophrenia during extreme heat
- Schizophrenia and extreme heat
- Prepare an Extreme Heat Kit
BCCDC - Individuals who require home support
- Heat-Related Death May Occur at Home Alone
Health Canada - Community Care during Extreme Heat
Health Canada - Extreme heat and people experiencing homelessness: A primer for community organizations
Fraser Health
- Heat-Related Death May Occur at Home Alone
- Summer heat and health: recommended actions for owners and managers of rental and/or strata housing
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - How to be a heat-healthy business leader
Fraser Health - Pet-related Guidance for Extreme Heat Shelters and Businesses
Fraser Health
Resources for health care providers
- Extreme Heat Events Guidelines: Technical Guide for Health Care Workers
Health Canada - Emergency Preparedness
Health Canada - Extreme heat and human health: For pharmacists and pharmacist technicians
Health Canada - Acute Care During Extreme Heat
Health Canada - Community Care Settings and Heat
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - Childcare Facilities and Heat
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - Prepare for Extreme Heat Events - Housing and Shelter Services
BCCDC - Prepare for Extreme Heat Events - Health and Service Providers
BCCDC
Reports and data:
- Impacts of extreme heat events on emergency department visits and deaths in Fraser Health, 2021
Population and Public Health, Fraser Health
Videos