Keep cool at one of Vaughan’s libraries, community centres, pools or splash pads
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Environment Canada
issues special weather statement for Vaughan, July 3 to 5
Environment
Canada forecasts hot and humid daytime temperatures in Vaughan and surrounding
areas for the remainder of this week. The City is reminding residents there are
many ways to beat the heat this summer:
- Remain indoors in cool, well-ventilated areas
- Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric
- If you do not have air conditioning in your home, go to places that do, including shopping malls, local libraries and community centres
- Visit a public pool or splashpad
- When using fans, keep a window or door open to bring in cooler air from outside
Vaughan’s
10 community centres offer air-conditioned public spaces, washrooms and change
rooms as well as water-bottle-filling stations. A full list of community centres and hours of operation
can be found online.
The City’s pools and splashpads offer a great way to stay cool. Indoor pools are open
daily. Vaughan’s Thornhill Outdoor Pool is now open for the summer and features a family change
room, shallow wading pool and is wheelchair accessible. The City also has 17
outdoor splashpads, which are open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaughan Public Libraries also offer air-conditioned
relief from the heat. Visit one of the City’s 10 local branches, open during
regular business hours.
Vaughan
Animal Services is also advising people to never leave a pet in a car or
unattended outside on hot days.
Visit Environment
Canada for additional details on this alert. For more information
about City facilities, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
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