Hot weather is in the forecast, and the City of Vaughan is reminding residents to take precautions to stay cool. This could include bringing the kids to one of the recently reopened splashpads across the community! 

Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place. 

To help beat the heat, the City of Vaughan recommends the following tips: 

1. Stay indoors on a lower floor in your home if possible and out of the sun as much as you can
2. Close blinds and curtains during the hottest times of the day and cover windows with tinfoil-covered cardboard to reflect sunlight
3. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol
4. Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured and lightweight clothing
5. Take cool showers or baths
6. Prepare meals that do not require cooking
7. Avoid using large appliances such as stoves, ovens, washers and dryers
8. Check in on elderly family members by phone or video call
9. Avoid exercising during the warmest parts of the day
10. Do not leave pets or children in hot cars

As part of the City’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most facilities, including community centres and swimming pools, continue to remain closed to the public to help prevent the spread of the virus. 

Splash pads are not supervised and require everyone to take precautions – maintain physical distancing and ensure hands are sanitized before and after use. 

For more information about City facilities, please contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca. Learn more at vaughan.ca/EmergencyPlanning. 

For more information on the City’s latest COVID-19 response efforts, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19, or contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca. Updates are also posted to the City’s official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels. 

Those who feel unwell, and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, including physical distancing tips and advice from Public Health officials, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19. 

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