Heat Warnings & Heat-Related Illness
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Current Status: Refer to the alert banner at the top of this page for Heat Response Stage.
The City of Hamilton’s Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS) includes seasonal monitoring and two levels of heat response: Heat Warning and Extended Heat Warning. Extreme heat puts everyone at risk of heat-related illnesses. People at increased risk include:
- those age 65 and older
- young children
- people with chronic medical conditions
- Those unhoused
- people who work and are active outdoors
- People with disabilities
It is important to take steps to protect yourself and your family during heat warnings and extended heat warnings. Extreme heat can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and death. Take precautions to reduce your risk of heat-related illnesses.
Throughout the summer, please pay attention to the radio, TV, local newspaper, City website and social media for Public Health heat warnings or extended heat warnings, and for tips and services available in the community to beat the heat.
Response stages
There are two response stages and triggers:
FREE BUS TICKETS DURING HEAT EVENTS
In alignment with the Heat Response Strategy, the City of Hamilton will support residents during heat events by distributing 1,000 free bus tickets to help them access cool places. This initiative aims to ensure all residents, especially those most vulnerable to heat, can access cool, safe places during hot weather.
While supplies last, free bus tickets will be available at select recreation centres and outdoor pools across the city. Each individual can receive up to two bus tickets per visit.
Beginning June 19, 2024, while supplies last, free bus tickets will be available at these recreation centres:
Facility | Address |
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Ancaster Aquatic Centre | 47 Meadowbrook Dr, Ancaster |
Ancaster Rotary Centre | 385 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster |
Bennetto Community Centre | 450 Hughson St N, Hamilton |
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre | 876 Cannon St E, Hamilton |
Central Memorial Recreation Centre | 93 West Ave S, Hamilton |
Dalewood Recreation Centre | 1152 Main St W, Hamilton |
Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre | 150 Violet Dr, Hamilton |
Dundas Community Pool | 39 Market St S, Dundas |
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre | 10 Market St S, Dundas |
H.G. Brewster Pool | 206 Dewitt Rd, Stoney Creek |
Hill Park Recreation Centre | 305 South Bend Rd E, Hamilton |
Huntington Park Recreation Centre | 87 Brentwood Dr, Hamilton |
Jimmy Thompson Pool | 1099 King St E, Hamilton |
Kanétskare Recreation Centre | 251 Duke St, Hamilton |
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre | 192 Wentworth St N, Hamilton |
Sackville Hill Seniors Centre | 780 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton |
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre | 145 Magnolia Dr, Hamilton |
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre | 1709 Main St E, Hamilton |
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre | 45 King St W, Stoney Creek |
Valley Park Community Centre | 970 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek |
Westmount Recreation Centre | 35 Lynbrook Dr, Hamilton |
Winona Community Centre | 255 Winona Rd, Stoney Creek |
Beginning June 28, 2024, while supplies last, free bus tickets will be available at these outdoor pools:
Facility | Address |
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Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool | 263 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster |
Birge Outdoor Pool | 167 Birge St, Hamilton |
Chedoke Outdoor Pool | 90 W 25th St, Hamilton |
Coronation Outdoor Pool | 81 Macklin St N, Hamilton |
Green Acres Outdoor Pool | 50 Randall Ave, Stoney Creek |
Inch Park Outdoor Pool | 400 Queensdale Ave, Hamilton |
Parkdale Outdoor Pool | 1770 Main St E, Hamilton |
Rosedale Outdoor Pool | 30 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton |
Victoria Park Outdoor Pool | 100 Strathcona Ave N, Hamilton |
Walker Outdoor Pool | 60 DiCenzo Dr, Hamilton |