Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Haldimand and Norfolk counties.
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The criteria for a cold weather alert is forecasted temperatures of –30C or below, with or without windchill, for at least two hours.
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Extreme cold conditions are expected Tuesday night, with wind chill values near –30C, which will remain until Wednesday morning.
Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk for cold-related illnesses, but anyone can be affected.
Outdoor workers, outdoor athletes, the homeowners, people on prescription medication and those with circulatory problems are also at higher risk.
It’s important for everyone to be aware of the weather forecast, dress accordingly and be ready for extreme cold weather events that may result in an emergency, said a notice from Health and Social Services Haldimand and Norfolk.
For more information, go to hnhu.org and follow the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
To sign up to receive forecasted weather event emails from Environment and Climate Change Canada, go to ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/
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