Exciting news! Today, we joined forces to kick off the 2024 Sirens for Life campaign. This initiative brings together local emergency service workers and residents to donate blood. Your donation can make a life-saving difference
#SirensForLife
Planning a long weekend BBQ?
Be grill safe to avoid foodborne illness:
🌭Preheat your grill and cook foods thoroughly.
🍴Use separate utensils/plates for raw and cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination.
🧼Wash your hands - do it often, do it well!
More:
Heading outdoors this long weekend?
Follow these
#TickPrevention
tips:
-Keep to marked trails
-Avoid shrubs & grassy areas
-Wear light-coloured clothing
-Use bug spray with DEET or icaridin
-Consider wearing long sleeves, pants, socks & closed-toe shoes
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the cultures and continued contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada, in our community, and in our own organization. 1/4
Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids. Keep them cool and monitor for signs of heat illness with these tips from Health Canada:
Remember: Heat stroke is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 and cool the person down while waiting for help.
With temperatures staying high overnight this week, it's important to stay cool while you're sleeping.
💤 If your bedroom is too warm, consider sleeping in the basement or living room.
🌡️ Use fans to circulate cool air in and hot air out.
🚿 Take a cool shower before bed.
Ticks may carry
#LymeDisease
, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Powassan virus. Stay vigilant to reduce your risk of a tick bite.
Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment options for each of these tick-borne diseases at:
#TickPrevention
Calling 911 for paramedic support will ensure rapid access to timely care for stroke symptoms. Paramedics have special tools and training to assess the best pathway to care for an individual experiencing stroke symptoms.
#strokeawarenessmonth
The deadline to apply for the Building Safer Communities Guiding Council has been extended to Wednesday, June 26 at 12 p.m.
Be part of the development of a mental health and addictions crisis response framework for youth in Waterloo Region!
Apply here:
How to
#BeatTheHeat
when
#ExtremeHeat
is forecasted:
Stay hydrated
Keep summer essentials in your kit
Plan for power outages
Check on vulnerable family & friends
Learn more at . In the event of any emergency, call 9-1-1.
Extreme heat and summer storms can overload the electric power system resulting in disruptions. Be prepared to keep your home safe during an outage:
Get alerts for large-scale emergencies:
Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 911 immediately if you or someone in your care experiences confusion and lack of coordination, high body temperature or loss of consciousness.
#ExtremeHeat
#heatstroke
Due to the extended heat warning issued by
@ECCCWeatherON
for Waterloo Region, cooling space hours at select Regional buildings are being extended until Friday, June 21. Get the details:
Keep your home cool to protect yourself and loved ones from the extreme heat this week. ☀️🌡️
Learn more about cooling your house from The University of Waterloo's Intact Centre on Climate Adaptations' guideline:
Community Drug Alert for
#WaterlooRegion
from
@DrugStrategyWR
. There have been 5 suspected drug-related deaths from June 12 to June 17.
Carry Naloxone and stay safe, the CTS and drug checking is open at 150 Duke St. West.
See the full alert:
Building Safer Communities is looking for members to join their Guiding Council. This group will develop a mental health and addictions crisis response framework for African, Caribbean and Black-identifying and Indigenous youth.
Apply by June 20:
Extreme heat events can affect people in different ways. Some are at higher risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses, such as older adults without air conditioning.
Use this guide to do health checks for your neighbours, family and friends: