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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 July 28 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 hnhss.ca and follow the Haldimand Norfolk […]
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Haldimand and Norfolk counties for conditions expected to begin July 28, 2023, and continue through July 29, 2023. The criteria for a Heat Warning are daytime high temperatures reaching 31°C or greater and minimum overnight temperatures of 20°C or greater or humidex of 40 […]
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 […]
MEDIA RELEASE The air quality statement issued on Wednesday, June 28, has ended for Haldimand and Norfolk counties. Environment Canada has stated that smoke is no longer expected or has moved out of this area. It is important to note that the statement could be reissued at any time. Members of the public can check […]
Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants residents to be aware of the health risks due to poor air quality. Elevated levels of air pollution are expected due to smoke from forest fires burning in Northern Ontario and Quebec. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations. Mild irritation and discomfort are common, and […]