Extreme Weather Response

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The City of Edmonton has deactivated its extreme weather response.

The City of Edmonton has deactivated its extreme weather response. The 15 fire hydrants that have been modified as water bottle filling stations will remain operational until October 31, 2022.

Water Bottle Filling Stations

These 15 fire hydrants that had been modified as water bottle filling stations will remain operational until October 31, 2022. Anyone can fill up their water bottle at the following locations:

Downtown

Central McDougal and Queen Mary Park (109 Avenue and 107 Street)
Kinistinaw Park (102 Avenue and 96 Street)
Boyle Street Community Services (105 Avenue and 102 Street)
Bissell Centre (96 Street and 105 Avenue)
Sheriff Robertson Park (82 Street and 112 Avenue)
Paul Kane Park area (103 Avenue and between 122 and 123 Streets)

West

Butler Park
Callingwood Park

South

McIntyre Park/OS Farmers Market
Mill Woods Transit Station

North/Northeast

Parkdale Plaza (118 Avenue and 82 Street)
Clareview Transit Station
Mosaic Centre (65 Street and 132 Avenue)
Niginan Housing Ventures (12340 Fort Road)
Beverly Heights (118 Avenue between 34 and 35 Street)

Refillable Water Bottle Stations at Transit Facilities

Edmonton Transit Service has refillable water bottle stations at LRT stations and transit centres to help Edmontonians have easier access to drinking water.

What You Can Do To Help

Extreme heat can be dangerous. Everyone should drink plenty of water even before feeling thirsty, and stay in a cool place. It is important to watch for symptoms of heat illness:

Dizziness/fainting
Nausea/vomiting
Rapid breathing and heart beat
Extreme thirst
Decreased urination with unusually dark urine
Lack of sweat
Confusion
Fainting
Unconsciousness

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle. Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks in a cool place.

If you are concerned about someone outside in the extreme heat, you can help:

Call 211 and press 3 for the 24/7 Crisis Division team. They can assist with individuals who may be in distress and can provide transportation to social services agencies.
Call 911 in case of emergency

Sector Emergency Response

The activation is part of the Sector Emergency Response. The response runs every year from November 30 to April 1 and provides expanded shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness.

The City Sector Emergency Response is a collaboration between the City, Homeward Trust and more than 25 system and partner agencies working together to keep our vulnerable citizens safe and warm every night. The City and partners determine when it’s appropriate to activate the City’s extreme weather response considering weather conditions and existing capacity within community spaces for people experiencing homelessness to safely shelter.

In 2019, City Council approved a policy that formalizes and clarifies the City’s role in the system-wide response to supporting vulnerable Edmontonians during extreme weather conditions.

What People Can Do

Call 911 for someone in serious distress or in cases of emergency
Call 211, press 3 for 24/7 Crisis Diversion non-emergency support for shelter, intoxication and mental health

For More Information

311 Contact Centre

Online	Contact 311 Online

If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Telephone	311
TTY	780-944-5555