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July 5, 2024
The City of Edmonton will activate its extreme weather response for extreme heat to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather expected over the next several days. The activation starts on Monday, July 8 at 9 a.m. and ends on Friday, July 12 at 11:59 p.m., with flexibility to extend if the forecast changes.
During a response to extreme heat, helping people avoid dehydration is increasingly important. Providing access to drinking water and cool places for respite are essential to the City’s extreme weather response.
Water Stations
Those needing water to avoid dehydration can access potable water 24 hours a day at water bottle filling stations attached to fire hydrants. Water stations are available at:
Downtown
- Bissell Centre (96 St & 105A Ave)
- CIBC Downtown (10102 Jasper Ave)
- City Hall (99 St & 103A Ave)
- Central McDougall Park (109 Ave and 107 St)
- Immigration Hall (100 St and 105A Ave)
- Kinistinâw Park (102 Ave and 96 St)
- McCauley (95 St & 108 Ave)
- Wihkwentowin (121 St and 102 Ave)
North and North East
- Alberta Avenue (97 St & 118 Ave)
- Belvedere (64 St & Fort Road)
- Beverly (34 St & 118 Ave)
- Mosaic Centre (65 St & 132 Ave)
- Niginan Housing Ventures (12340 Fort Rd)
- Norwood (95 St & 111 Ave)
- Parkdale Plaza (82 St & 118 Ave)
- Sheriff Robertson Park (82 St & 112 Ave)
North West
- Emily Murphy Park (19904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW)
- Leger (2259 Town Centre Boulevard NW)
- Mill Creek Ravine (9555 84 Ave)
- Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market (104 St & 83 Ave)
- West Ritchie (101 St & 81 Ave)
South
- Millwood Transit Station (66 St & Hewes Way)
West
- Butler Park (156 St & Stony Plain Rd)
- Callingwood (177 St & 69 Ave)
- West Edmonton Mall Interim Transit Station (173 St & 90 Ave)
There are an additional 24 water bottle filling stations throughout Transit Centres and LRT Stations.
Additional measures:
- All Peace Officers will carry water bottles for distribution to vulnerable people in need.
- Anyone needing a break from the heat may go to any open City facility, including libraries, pools and recreation centres. Available indoor space will vary depending on the size of the facility, but even facilities without enough indoor space to accommodate people will provide bottled water.
What Edmontonians can do to help
We encourage Edmontonians to check in on older family, friends and neighbours. Edmontonians who are concerned about someone outside can help by calling:
- 211 and press 3 for the 24/7 Crisis Diversion team. They can assist with individuals who may be in distress and can provide transportation to social service agencies.
- 911 in cases of emergency.
Sector Emergency Response
The City’s extreme weather response supplements existing measures implemented by the Sector Emergency Response group, a collaboration of more than 25 agencies working together to ensure Edmonton’s most vulnerable people are safe during adverse weather conditions.
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