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August 11, 2025-The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing an\u00a0extended\u00a0heat\u00a0alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective August 11, 2025. An\u00a0extended\u00a0heat\u00a0warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius for three or more days, or when the humidex is expected to reach 40 for three or more days. The warning will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued. While everyone is at risk from extreme\u00a0heat, older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic illnesses, those working outdoors, and those without adequate housing or air conditioning are at greater risk of\u00a0heat\u00a0related illnesses. Symptoms of\u00a0heat\u00a0stroke and other\u00a0heat\u00a0related illnesses include: Dizziness or fainting Nausea or vomiting… <\/p>\n

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August 11, 2025–The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing an\u00a0extended\u00a0heat\u00a0alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective August 11, 2025. An\u00a0extended\u00a0heat\u00a0warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius for three or more days, or when the humidex is expected to reach 40 for three or more days. The warning will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued. While everyone is at risk from extreme\u00a0heat, older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic illnesses, those working outdoors, and those without adequate housing or air conditioning are at greater risk of\u00a0heat\u00a0related illnesses. Symptoms of\u00a0heat\u00a0stroke and other\u00a0heat\u00a0related illnesses include: Dizziness or fainting Nausea or vomiting... <\/p>\n

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