Oki Siksika,
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a weather warning for HEAT.
Daytime high temperatures in the low to mid-30s are expected in the Siksika Nation region for the next 3 days, with overnight lows in the teens. Warm conditions are forecast through next week as well. Take the following precautions to protect yourselves, your families and your neighbours:
- Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
- Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible.
- Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
- Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time.
- Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness.
- Pay particular attention to individuals that can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat including infants, children, seniors, and individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated.
Stay Cool, Siksika!
