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Level 2 Heat Alert issued for Lethbridge
Aug 31, 2022 | 10:20 AM
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LETHBRIDGE, AB – Due to hotter conditions, a Level 2 Heat Alert has been issued for Lethbridge.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, the City of Lethbridge said it had received notice from Alberta Health that the alert has been issued for the area based on advice issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). In a release, officials stated that heat waves cause an increase in heat-related illness, enhanced drought conditions and can cause a significant long-term draw on power.
Conditions are anticipated to stay above 30 degrees Celsius for the next few days. The City of Lethbridge issued the following tips and notes to residents:
- Those with family, friends and neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat are encouraged to check in and see if they need help in taking precautions to limit their exposure to the heat.
- Local spray park hours have been extended from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- More details on how residents can stay cool and find relief from the heat are available at the City of Lethbridge website.
- Residents are being asked to be mindful of the use of electric appliances and keep air-conditioning units at a moderate temperature to help prevent overloading the power grid.
