City urges precaution for Heat Warning on July 5, 2025

BRANTFORD, ON – The public is urged to take precautions as the Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health has issued a heat warning, effective July 5, 2025. A heat warning is issued when Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts two consecutive days with a maximum daily temperature of 31 degrees Celsius or higher during the day and a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius or higher during the evening, or a humidex of 40 degrees Celsius or higher.

Cooling facilities

• Brantford Public Libraries, 173 Colborne Street and 441 St. Paul Avenue. Visit brantfordlibrary.ca for hours of operation.
• Lynden Park Mall, 84 Lynden Road. Visit lyndenparkmall.com for hours of operation.
• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street. Visit waynegretzkysportscentre.ca for programming and schedules. Admission rates apply.
• Woodman Community Centre Pool. Visit brantford.ca/WoodmanPool for programming and schedules.
• Earl Haig Family Fun Park, 101 Market Street South. Visit Brantford.ca/EarlHaig for hours of operation. Admission rates apply.
• Splash Pads in Brantford open 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Splash pad open and close status updates are accessible at brantford.ca/SplashPads.
  • Anderson Road Park - 70 Anderson Road
  • Bridle Path Park – 55 Palomino Drive
  • Harmony Square – 89 Dalhousie Street
  • Mohawk Park – 51 Lynwood Drive
  • Tutela Park - 160 Erie Avenue

Emergency Shelter

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate need of emergency shelter, please contact SOAR Community Services Emergency Shelter Intake Services at 1-888-621-0034 or email housing@soarcs.com.

Intake services to the emergency sheltering system are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In-person, walk-in services can be accessed:

• During regular business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 73 Murray Street, Brantford
• On evenings and weekends, Monday to Friday, after 12 a.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays at 331 Dalhousie Street, Brantford

Temporary cooling spaces are also available at Rosewood House for men and women at 42 Nelson Street and the Salvation Army Booth Centre for men at 187 Dalhousie Street. Learn more at Brantford.ca/EmergencyShelters.

SOAR Community Services also offers a cooling centre at their 73 Murray Street location Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding statutory holidays for up to 10 individuals at a time.

Precaution urged during heat alert

Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults, infants and young children, people who work or exercise in the heat and those with certain medical conditions. Symptoms of heat- related illness may include extreme thirst and decreased urination, dizziness or fainting, rapid breathing, nausea or vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms during extreme heat, immediately move to a cool place, drink water and seek medical attention. Check on friends, family and neighbours, especially the elderly and those who are chronically ill during heat events and even after the weather cools off as they may still feel negative health impacts of the heat.

Tenants in multi-residential housing units are reminded to access their common rooms as places to cool down when needed.

Learn more tips to stay safe during a heat alert at Brantford.ca/Heat

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