General Topics and Information - Central East
Site: Various Locations
Service: Rest Stations for Extreme Weather Relief, Simcoe County
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Record #:
CWD2903
Last Modified:
04 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
22 Jun 2023
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, for relief to residents during these extreme weather conditions, rest areas can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres - other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have A/C or heating could be used for relief. Contact your local municipality or visit their website for hours and locations of cooling or warming centres in your area. See suggested locations open during normal operating hours, unless otherwise stated. Advised to call to confirm before visiting as hours may be extended or limited depending on season. Hours subject to change without notice and are closed during stat holidays. An advisory/alert is usually issued when temperatures are less than -25C with wind chill, or humidex higher than 30C. |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | n/a |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Various Locations |
| Address & Map | Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, rest areas are available to residents for relief from extreme weather conditions. These can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres during regular business hours. Other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could also be used. Contact your local municipality before visiting as locations and hours may be extended or limited depending on season and conditions. Hours subject to change without notice and locations may be closed on holidays. Information on location and hours of cooling and warming stations can be found in the following 2-1-1 listings: Adjala-Tosorontio - No information currently available City of Barrie Other locations in Barrie include:
Bradford West Gwillimbury Other locations in Bradford West Gwillimbury include: Chippewas of Rama First Nation Unceded Clearview Collingwood Other locations in Collingwood include:
Innisfil Other locations in Innisfil include:Midland New Tecumseth Orillia Other locations in Orillia include:
Penetanguishene Ramara Severn Springwater Tay Wasaga Beach |
| Hours | See individual records for hours. |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Check description for information for each Municipalities cooling and warming centres. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | Cooling Centre ; Warming Centre |
Agency Information
| Parent Agency Name | General Topics and Information - Central East |
| Legal Status | (99) Unknown / No Service |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Programs |