With hot temperatures expected across Charlotte County today, it’s important to remember that our pets feel the heat too.
If your pets are spending time outdoors, make sure they have plenty of fresh, cool water and a shady place to escape the sun. Try to walk dogs early in the morning or later this evening, and remember that hot pavement can burn sensitive paw pads. A quick test—if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
And never leave a pet in a parked vehicle, even for just a few minutes. The temperature inside a car can rise dangerously fast, even with the windows cracked open.
A little extra care today can go a long way in keeping our furry family members happy, healthy, and safe. Let’s all do our part to help our pets beat the heat.
Humidex values reaching 40 are expected today.
A period of hot and humid weather will continue until this evening.
Maximum temperature today: 30 to 34 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40).
Conditions are expected to slowly ease from north to south on Saturday, but southern New Brunswick could still experience high temperatures and humidity until later in the day. Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the immediate Fundy coast.
Humidex values of 40 or higher are expected over most of New Brunswick (except coastal Fundy areas) from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. today.
Take action to protect yourself, others and your pets – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health.
Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness.
Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency!
Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness.
While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.
Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space.
If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
