Please choose between the following three options:
Skip to main menu Skip to site search Continue to current page menu and contentMain page content begins here
During periods of intense heat and smoke, caring for our city’s most vulnerable residents becomes especially critical. From May 15 to September 30, additional support is available to help keep people safe.
The extreme weather response has been activated due to the hot weather and will be deactivated on Sunday, July 26 at 9am due to cooler weather.
Extreme heat can be dangerous. Drink lots of water even before feeling thirsty and stay in a cool place. You can access City of Edmonton recreation facilities and libraries to take a break from the extreme heat. Water and free N95 masks are available at some City facilities.
Dizziness or fainting
Nausea of vomiting
Rapid breathing and heartbeat
Extreme thirst
Decreased urination with unusually dark urine
Lack of sweat
Confusion
Fainting
Unconsciousness
Remember to check on older family, friends and neighbours and never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle. Outdoor workers should also take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.
The City of Edmonton has installed water stations across the city to ensure everyone has access to drinking water this summer. These stations are part of a growing network, expanded from 5 locations in 2021 to 29 this year.
Water stations will remain operational until September 30, 2026.
Mosaic Centre - 65 Street and 132 Avenue
Butler Park - 156 Street and Stony Plain Road NW
There are additional water stations within Transit Centres and LRT Stations that Edmontonians can also access.
The City's spray parks are a great way to beat the heat in your neighbourhood this summer.
The extreme weather response helps ensure the health and safety of all Edmontonians, particularly those who are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions. The extreme heat response is activated when the forecast is anticipated to have daytime temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius or higher during the days and lows of 14 degrees Celsius or higher during the nights for at least 3 days in a row.
This response is guided by City Policy C620.
Subscribe to receive email updates on activations, extensions and deactivations related to extreme cold, heat and poor air quality.
The threshold for poor air quality activations is 2 days in a row with a score of 7 or higher on the Air Quality Health Index.
Take any and all actions to reduce exposure to smoke. For example:
Water and free N95 masks are available at the following City facilities throughout the summer, not just during extreme weather activations:
ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre
Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar
Central Lions Recreation Centre
City Arts Centre
Clareview Community Recreation Centre
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
Confederation Leisure Centre
Dr. Anne Anderson Community Centre
Eastglen Leisure Centre
Grand Trunk Fitness and Leisure Centre
Hardisty Fitness and Leisure Centre
Jasper Place Leisure Centre
Kinsmen Sports Centre
Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre
O’Leary Fitness and Leisure Centre
Mill Woods Recreation Centre
St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre
The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
Any Edmonton Public Library: Find your location
Note: Outdoor pools may be closed due to weather conditions, including poor air quality.
Please consult their websites before visiting for any weather notifications.
Note: Green Shack Programs may close due to weather conditions, including poor air quality.
Please check for any closure notifications before visiting.
Stay cool and get some fresh air at the following City facilities:
These locations provide water and free N95 masks:
ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar
Central Lions Recreation Centre
Clareview Community Recreation Centre
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
Confederation Leisure Centre
Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre
Grand Trunk Fitness and Leisure Centre
Kinsmen Sports Centre
Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre
Mill Woods Recreation Centre
The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
Any Edmonton Public Library:
Find your location
Note: water fountains available.
Provides crucial summer-specific information on resources such as where to find basic needs like meals, clothing and hygiene items, health services and emergency shelters.
Carried by frontline City staff, including Peace Officers and Police Officers and available at libraries and City Hall.
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton and Video Relay Service (VRS): 780-442-5311 | TTY 711