Released: August 13, 2023 | Last Updated: August 14, 2023
Communications Office | Public Service Announcement Community
A prolonged heat wave is affecting the South Coast including Greater Victoria.
Camosun College
Stay cool and safe on hot days
Daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 33 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected from now through Wednesday.
Please plan to stay cool:
- Close windows and curtains during the day and open them at night;
- Take a cool shower or bath;
- Identify cool zones inside and outside of homes (like community centres and libraries);
- Place a damp towel on pets;
- Drink plenty of water even when you don’t feel thirsty;
- Apply ice packs and cool, damp cloths to your wrists and neck;
- Use sunscreen;
- Wear a hat to protect from sun;
- If able, check on others, especially those who live alone or are most at risk;
- Study inside an air-conditioned building.
See here for preparedness steps when dealing with an extreme heat emergency.
Additional information:
- B.C. Government: Be prepared for extreme heat
- Environment Canada: Public weather alerts for British Columbia
- EmergencyInfoBC: Current advisories
- BC Centre for Disease Control: Preparing for heat events
Contact information
Emergency Management
Camosun College