Cold Weather Alert issued January 23

Six Nations community members needing help during the cold weather alert can find access to a number of warming centres in the community. The alert came Friday Jan. 23 after the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health issued a cold weather alert Jan 22. The alert warned temperatures were expected to drop below -15C or reach wind chill values of -20C. With temperatures of -15C or colder, the MOH warned unprotected skin could freeze in less than 30 minutes and there is a high risk of developing hypothermia Six Nations of the Grand River has opened warming centres at: – The Family Gathering Place, 18 Stoneridge Circle – The Jamieson Elementary School Portable next to the school at 1613 Chiefswood Road. Water and warm drinks will…

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