As Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Vancouver, the City of Vancouver is reminding residents to stay safe during hot weather by taking actions to protect themselves and others and through a wide range of services available in the community. 

Keep cool 

Cooling centres in community centres and libraries are now activated.  

• Everyone is welcome to cool down and rehydrate at one of these centres and some will allow well behaved pets.  
• In addition to these air-conditioned facilities, members of the public are welcome to seek shade at any of the City’s other community centres, at weather protected plazas and under trees, umbrellas and awnings at parks and beaches. 

Guidance from health partners indicates that it may be unsafe for some people at greater risk of heat illness to spend time in indoor temperatures above 26°C. The risk may increase significantly when indoor temperatures are above 31°C.

Make a plan to stay cool. When possible, use an air conditioner to cool your home or individual rooms in your home. Take cool baths or showers, wear a wet shirt or apply damp towels to your skin, open windows at night and close windows, blinds and curtains during the day.  If you can't stay cool at home, visit malls, neighbourhood spaces, or public cooling centres.