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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, JULY 17, 2015- Recent weather predictions suggest that hot and humid weather may be on its way into the area. While some may be happy to finally see humidex temperatures reach the mid-thirties to low-forties, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat events. Extreme heat can put […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 5, 2015 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding residents to take cold weather precautions as much of Ontario is set to experience consecutive days of fairly low temperatures for the first time this winter. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 2, 2014 — With predicted wind chill temperatures reaching below -25°C today and into tomorrow the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning residents to take precautions. Everyone is at risk during very cold weather. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk of developing […]
SIMCOE, ON, OCT. 23, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit staged a “table-top” exercise last week to test its ability to respond effectively to a flu pandemic. Health Unit officials gathered in the board room and were given a hypothetical flu outbreak scenario that saw a deadly virus methodically spread from overseas into Haldimand and […]