Sun and heat safety

Our health region has moderate temperatures for most of the year. However, as the climate warms in the summer, extreme heat can cause health impacts, particularly early in the season, resulting in heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, worsening pre-existing health conditions. In extreme situations, this can lead to permanent disability or death.

People who are most at risk include:

• Seniors aged 65 years or older
• People who live alone or who are socially isolated
• People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or anxiety
• People with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease
• People who have a disability
• People with limited mobility
• People with mental health challenges
• People who use substances
• People who do not have access to adequate housing
• People who work in hot environments (such as kitchens or outside)
• Pregnant people
• Infants and young children

Fraser Health wants to help you stay safe and healthy in the heat.

• For accurate and up-to-date weather alerts, please download the WeatherCAN app.
• If you need health related information, please call 8-1-1 for support. If you or a loved one are already connected to a Fraser Health community support service, please reach out to your provider.
• If you would like to be connected to social or community services, please call 2-1-1.
• If you or a loved one is in distress, please call 9-1-1.

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