Wallaceburg Retirement Residence – Morning Coffee

Weather forecast for Monday, July 1, 2019

Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 31. Humidex 38. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 21.

Extended heat warning

With the prediction of hot and/or humid weather beginning July 1st, through to the weekend, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an Extended Heat Warning.

Public Health officials say in high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

An extended heat warning is issued in Chatham-Kent when three or more consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature greater than or equal to 31°C and a nighttime temperature greater than or equal to 21°C or a humidex greater than 42 °C.

Symptoms of heat-related illness may include: rapid breathing, dizziness or fainting, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, extreme thirst and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine.

“If anyone has these symptoms, we suggest the following to cool off as soon as possible: move to a shaded or air conditioned area, drink plenty of fluids, and rest and contact your health care practitioner, a friend and/or a family member,” Public Health officials said in a media release.

“Heat strokes are considered a medical emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately if you are caring for someone who has a high body temperature, is unconscious, confused or has stopped sweating. Friends, family and neighbours should check on those who may be vulnerable and subject to any symptoms of overheating and who may need help keeping cool or taking other preventative actions.”

CK Public Health would like to remind residents that heat related illness is serious and can affect the elderly, very young, people with chronic illnesses, and even healthy people if they participate in strenuous activities and do not take precautions.

For more information on heat-related illness, visit https://www.chatham-kent.ca/health-social-services/public-health/extreme-weather/HeatRelatedIllness

Ways to help prevent heat-related illness:

– Drink plenty of fluids, especially water

– Never leave anyone or pets in a parked car

– Seek cooler or air conditioned spaces, such as shopping malls, arenas or any other public areas

– If you are taking medication or have a health condition, ask your health care practitioner or pharmacist if it increases your health risk in the heat and follow their recommendations

– Check on elderly family members and neighbors daily to make sure they are keeping cool

– Wear light-weight, loose fitting clothing

– Take cool showers or baths, or use cool, wet towels on your face, neck or arms

– The use of a fan alone may not provide enough relief from the heat

– Avoid strenuous activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is at its hottest

– Avoid going out in the sun, if possible. If you are outdoors, wear sunscreen

– Avoid using your oven

– Keep curtains closed to block sun during the day

For more information, contact CK Public Health at 519.355.1071.

Canada Day hours in Chatham-Kent

Municipal services for Canada Day weekend

Municipal offices and most services will be closed Monday July 1 in recognition of Canada Day.

Other services are scheduled as follows:

Cemeteries: Cemetery staff will be on call for funeral homes who require at-need sales.

CK Transit: Services will not be running on Monday July 1. However, the Seasonal Bus Route S1 (Beach Bus to Mitchell’s Bay and Erieau) WILL be running on Canada Day.

Emergency Services: Police, Fire and Ambulance are operational 24 hours a day, every day, and are accessible by dialing “911” for emergency calls only.

Arts and Culture: The Chatham Capitol Theatre and Cultural Centre Administration Offices, CK Tickets Box Office and ARTspace will be closed. The Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent Museum and Milner Heritage House will be open from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ridge House Museum will be open from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Entegrus and Public Utilities Commission: PUC will be closed. The emergency call number is 519-352-6300.

Health and Family Services Building: The Health and Family Services building will be closed on July 1, including the offices of Employment and Social Services, Housing Services, Child Care and Early Years Services and Public Health. The Employment Resource Centres located at 240 King St. W., Chatham and 786 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg will be closed on July 1. The Chatham-Kent Homeless Response Line is available at 519-354-6628. Essential after-hours Public Health Services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres: Offices will be closed Saturday June 29 and Monday July 1.

Riverview Gardens: Reception and administrative offices will be closed July 1, but services, activities and visiting hours continue as normal. Nursing staff can be reached 24/7 by calling 519-352-4823.

Libraries: All public libraries will be closed Monday July 1 and will have normal operational hours on Monday, July 2.

The Provincial Offences Court will be closed on Monday, July 1, regular business hours 8:30-4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, July 2.

Recreation Services: Recreation Services: The Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool and the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool are open July 1 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. for a FREE open swim. The outdoor pools are closed July 1. Regular summer hours will start July 2 at all municipal pools.

Arenas: Bothwell Arena will be open for Canada Day celebration activities. All other arenas will be closed.

Waste and Recycling: Curbside garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day the week of July 1. Please refer to the Recycling and Waste Collection Guide for further details. The Harwich Transfer Station, Wallaceburg Transfer Station and Chatham Leaf & Yard Depot will be closed on Monday, July 1. All other transfer stations will be open regular hours and will not be affected by the holiday.

Chatham-Kent Tourism: In observance of the Canada Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, July 1. To access visitor information at any time, please visit www.visitck.ca.

Admin and Garage Facilities will be closed at both these locations Monday July 1.

Fleet Services – PABC

Fleet Services – Wallaceburg

Canada Day hours at CKHA

Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg sites will be altered on Monday, July 1, 2019 in recognition of the Canada Day holiday.

Routine X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG), and ultrasounds will not be available on Monday, July 1, 2019. These departments will be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies.

Ambulatory Care Services, Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services, Pre-Surgical Screening Services, Diabetes Education Centre, the TIA and CAD Clinics, Pulmonary Function Lab, Outpatient Lab Services, Health Records and Patient Appointment Offices will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019.

The Chatham-Kent Mental Health and Addictions Program Out-Patient Department will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019. For any immediate crisis, please call the crisis line at 1-866-299-7447 or visit your nearest Emergency Room.

Elston Pharmacy, located at the Chatham Site, will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019.

The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019.

The Business Office and Cashier’s Office will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019. Please note there are two bill changers in the building to accommodate change for coin.

Hemodialysis Care will be open on Monday, July 1, 2019.

The Emergency Departments at the Chatham and Wallaceburg sites will remain open 24 hours daily.