Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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The Heat Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada on June 17, 2024, has been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada are below the threshold used by the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit to continue a Heat Warning. For more information, please visit hnhu.org/weatheralert and follow the Haldimand […]
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has forecasted that hot and humid conditions will continue until at least June 21, 2024. Based on the information available, the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has upgraded the Heat Warning to an Extended Heat Warning. The criteria for an Extended Heat Warning are daytime high temperatures reaching 31°C or […]
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As hot and humid conditions are expected throughout the week, the Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for the residents and visitors of Haldimand and Norfolk counties. The HNHU (Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit) recommends that people take steps to prevent heat-related illness. A list of local services offering a place to cool down can […]
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The Heat Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada on September 3, 2023, has been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada are below the threshold used by the Haldimand -Norfolk Health Unit to continue a Heat Warning. For more information, please visit hnhu.org and follow the Haldimand-Norfolk […]
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Haldimand and Norfolk counties for conditions expected to begin July 26, 2023. The criteria for a Heat Warning is daytime high temperatures reaching 31°C or greater and minimum overnight temperatures of 20°C or greater or humidex of 40 or greater, with hot and humid […]