Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning – The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon and is expected to continue into the week with daytime highs of 31 to 36 degrees Celsius, humidex values of 40 to 45, and overnight lows of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.
Extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.
Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
Drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty and keep cool by dressing for the weather and spending more time in a cool place.
You don’t need a reason to “chill” at your library. If you need to cool off, Carleton Place Public Library invites you to spend your day with them. They have comfortable seating, books and puzzles to keep you busy, places to charge your devices, a laptop bar and public computers if you need to get some work done, and more. Everyone is welcome at the library! The Library (101 Beckwith Street) will be open on Sunday, June 22nd as a Cooling Centre from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular hours during the week are Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Arena lobby (75 Neelin Street) will also be open this week from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Riverside Park and Centennial beaches are open. Lifeguards will be on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Water quality is tested by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. All patrons must respect closure signage. River current could be stronger than expected. Parents/Caregivers—Keep non-swimmers within arms reach at all times.
You can also cool off at four (4) splash pads:
The Riverside Park Splash Pad is located at 175 John Street.
The Carambeck Community Centre Splash Pad is located at 359 Bridge Street.
The Dunlop Road Park Splash Pad is located at 31 Dunlop Road.
The Miller’s Crossing Splash Pad is located at 56 Fanning Street.