General Topics and Information - Central East

Site: Various Locations

Service: Rest Stations for Extreme Weather Relief, Simcoe County

Record #: CWD2903
Last Modified: 20 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2023

Description

Description (Service)

When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, rest areas are available to residents for relief from extreme weather conditions. These can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres during regular business hours. Other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could also be used.

Contact your local municipality before visiting as locations and hours may be extended or limited depending on season and conditions. Hours subject to change without notice and locations may be closed on holidays.


Information on location and hours of cooling and warming stations can be found in the following 2-1-1 listings:

Adjala-Tosorontio - No information currently available

City of Barrie

Other locations in Barrie include:

Beausoleil First Nation - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Bradford West Gwillimbury

Other locations in Bradford West Gwillimbury include:

Chippewas of Rama First Nation Unceded

Clearview

Collingwood

Essa,Township of

Innisfil


Other locations in Innisfil include:

Midland

New Tecumseth

Orillia


Other locations in Orillia include:

Oro-Medonte - No information currently available

Penetanguishene

Ramara

Severn


Springwater

Tay


Wasaga Beach

Service Details

Public Comments When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, for relief to residents during these extreme weather conditions, rest areas can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres - other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have A/C or heating could be used for relief. Contact your local municipality or visit their website for hours and locations of cooling or warming centres in your area. See suggested locations open during normal operating hours, unless otherwise stated. Advised to call to confirm before visiting as hours may be extended or limited depending on season. Hours subject to change without notice and are closed during stat holidays.  
 
An advisory/alert is usually issued when temperatures are less than -25C with wind chill, or humidex higher than 30C.
Hours See individual records for hours.
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Check description for information for each Municipalities cooling and warming centres.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Address & Map
Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960
Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone n/a

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