Public Notice - Ontario Public Health Emergencies Science Advisory Committee Recommendations and Extreme Heat Events in Simcoe Muskoka

On July 26, 2023, the Ontario Public Health Emergencies Science Advisory Committee (OPHESAC) released the linked Seasonal Bulletin: Interim Recommendations for Ontario’s Heat Alert and Response System. This bulletin provides recommendations for practical, immediate actions to reduce adverse health outcomes and health inequities associated with extreme heat emergencies in the 2023 season, particularly for those at greatest risk of heat-health harms. The recommendations are directed to public health units, municipalities, health care institutions, Indigenous and community agencies and organizations. It recommends that these agencies review and renew plans and strengthen community and intersectoral partnerships and communication strategies. Please refer to the Bulletin for details on the recommendations.

For more information, read the full public notice.