Heat Wave Measures

To protect yourself in the intense heat, you can take a few simple precautions: use an air conditioner to cool down your home, pull all drapes and blinds to keep rooms cool, spend a few hours in an air-conditioned place, such as a shopping centre. Drink a lot of water before you feel thirsty. Avoid alcoholic drinks, those with strong caffeine (coffee, tea or colas) or those that are very full of sugar, as they dehydrate the body. Take a cool shower or bath as often as necessary. Avoid activities that require a lot of effort and protect yourself from the sun by wearing light, pale-coloured clothing and a hat. If the heat wave returns, please note that Borough pools will be open until 9 p.m.

In case you don't feel well, or if you feel dizzy, tired, headachy, have trouble breathing, have chest pains or swollen legs, contact Info-Santé or your doctor, or in case of emergency, phone 911.

Environment Canada issues an extreme heat and humidity warning when forecasting an outdoor temperature of 30ºC or over and a Humidex (temperature and humidity combined) of 40ºC or more. A heat wave generally means a period of at least three consecutive days when the air temperature is over 32ºC.

In such case, the City of Montréal might call for air-conditioned shelters to be set up for residents not coping with extremely hot weather conditions, in order to provide them with a bit of fresh air if another heat wave should occur in the coming days. These measures are designed to provide people with an additional place to stay—and especially those at risk, such as seniors and those with chronic illnesses, those living alone and with decreasing independence, very young children and the homeless—if they don't have access to air conditioning or a cool place on very hot days.

On very hot days, please note that LaSalle’s outdoor pools remain open until 9 p.m.

In case of another heat wave, you will be able to contact Borough Hall at 514 367-1000, where you will be informed whether special measures have been set up in LaSalle. If so, beverages, a nurse, transportation arrangements and showers will be available 24 hours a day. No food services will be provided, however, during that time.