Resources for the general population, people who are more susceptible to heat-related illness, health care providers and community organizations.
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Resources for the general population
Download extreme heat poster PDF.
Translated content: English, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Hindi, Korean, Farsi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese- AC Care
Aboriginal Housing Management Association - Staying Healthy in the Heat fact sheets
Health Canada - PreparedBC Extreme Heat Guide
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Government of BC - Be prepared for heat wallet card
Fraser Health
Translated content: English, Arabic, Chinese - simplified, Chinese - traditional, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Urdu, Vietnamese - Beat the Heat B.C.
HealthLinkBC - Fans in extreme heat FAQ
Fraser Health - Extreme heat and using fans infographic
Fraser Health - You’re active in the heat. You’re at risk! Protect yourself from extreme heat
Health Canada - It’s way too hot! Protect yourself from extreme heat
Health Canada - Guide for checking on others, in person or remotely, during extreme heat events
The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health
Translated content: English, French, Chinese - simplified, Chinese - traditional and Punjabi
(Black and white version is available) - Prepare an Extreme Heat Kit
BCCDC
- AC Care
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Resources for seniors and people with medical conditions
- Summer heat safety for seniors and people with medical conditions
(A large print version is available)
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Fraser Health - Medications and heat
BC Ministry of Health - Heat preparation for patients
- Summer heat safety for seniors and people with medical conditions
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Resources for infants, young children and pregnant people
- Keep children cool! Protect your child from extreme heat
Health Canada - Safety for the Perinatal Population During Extreme Heat
HealthLinkBC - Safety for Infants and Young Children During Extreme Heat
HealthLinkBC - Heat-related Illness in Infants and Young Children
HealthLinkBC - Childcare Facilities and Heat
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health
- Keep children cool! Protect your child from extreme heat
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Resources for people who use substances or are living with mental health conditions
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Resources for preparing your home or rental property
- Summer heat and health: Recommended actions for owners and managers of rental and/or strata housing
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - Apartment and condo heat protection
Intact Centre on Climate Adaption - Free portable air conditioner program
BC Hydro - Landlord information: Air conditioner offer
BC Hydro
- Summer heat and health: Recommended actions for owners and managers of rental and/or strata housing
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Resources for workers and businesses
- Heat safety for workers
Fraser Health - Extreme heat guidance for restaurants
Vancouver Coastal Health - How to be a heat-healthy business leader
Fraser Health - Pet-related Guidance for Extreme Heat Shelters and Businesses
Fraser Health
- Heat safety for workers
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Resources for health care providers
- Heat-Related Death May Occur at Home Alone
Health Canada - Community Care during Extreme Heat
Health Canada - Extreme Heat Events Guidelines: Technical Guide for Health Care Workers
Health Canada - Emergency Preparedness
Health Canada - Extreme heat and human health: For pharmacists and pharmacist technicians
Health Canada - Acute Care During Extreme Heat
Health Canada - Community Care Settings and Heat
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - Prepare for Extreme Heat Events - Health and Service Providers
BCCDC - Protecting your clients from extreme heat
Fraser Health and BC Ministry of Health
- Heat-Related Death May Occur at Home Alone
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Resources for communities and community organizations
- How Faith Leaders Can Help in Extreme Heat and Smoke
Fraser Health - Extreme heat and wildfire smoke events, outdoor public gatherings and protecting health: steps for preparation and action
Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health - Sample Heat and Wildfire Smoke Plan for Local Governments
Vancouver Coastal Health - How to check in on others: guidance document for community organizations
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health - Extreme heat and smoke guidance for those supporting unhoused community members
Fraser Health - Prepare for Extreme Heat Events - Housing and Shelter Services
BCCDC - Guidelines for cooling spaces
Vancouver Coastal Health - Policy tools for cooler spaces
Vancouver Coastal Health
- How Faith Leaders Can Help in Extreme Heat and Smoke
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Reports and data
- Impacts of extreme heat events on emergency department visits and deaths in Fraser Health, 2021
Population and Public Health, Fraser Health
- Impacts of extreme heat events on emergency department visits and deaths in Fraser Health, 2021
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Videos