Be prepared for heat at the BC Summer Games
As the weather warms up, the BC Summer Games reminds all participants and spectators to prepare and stay safe during forecasted high temperatures.
BC Summer Games is monitoring weather alerts from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the BC Heat Alert and Response System and is prepared to respond.
In the event of a heat alert, information will be disseminated to participants through their sports and updates will be available on social media, bcsummergames.ca, and via email for families of participants. For comprehensive information on how to stay safe in the sun, please visit fraserhealth.ca/sunsafety. For information about dealing with wildfire smoke, visit the Fraser Health website.
More resources about staying prepared, identifying signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and tips for how to stay cool are available at the bottom of this page.
Stay tuned to bcsummergames.ca throughout the Games for more information in the case of heat warnings.
For more information about resources in Maple Ridge, visit MapleRidge.ca. Participants and spectators can also sign up for emergency alerts from the City of Maple Ridge at MapleRidge.ca/Alert to stay informed of heat warnings or extreme heat.
Tips for staying cool
Read more on the Fraser Health website.
Check-In
- Notice how you feel and watch for signs of heat illness in those around you.
- Monitor the indoor temperature.
- At least 2 times a day, check in on those at risk for heat illness.
Dress for the Heat
- Wear clothing that is loose-fitting, light-colored, and breathable.
Hydrate
- Drink plenty of water.
- Offer water often to those in your care.
Plan ahead and stay informed
- Check the weather forecast and latest heat alert information.
- Take it easy during the hottest times of the day.
About Heat Warnings
There are two types of heat alerts:
Heat Warning – issued when two or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 33°C or warmer, and nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to fall to 17°C or warmer.
Extreme Heat Alert – issued when heat warning criteria have been met and the forecast indicates that daily highs will substantively increase for three or more consecutive days.
Where to cool down in Maple Ridge
- Stay cool at air-conditioned facilities, including the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, Greg Moore Youth Centre, Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge Library, and local malls. The location of facilities can be found at MapleRidge.ca/Facilities.
- Take a splash at the City’s water parks. The location of spray parks can be found at MapleRidge.ca/SprayParks.
- Once a heat warning is issued, the City will open a cooling centre at the Greg Moore Youth Centre (11925 Haney Place) from 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hours can be adapted depending on the temperature of the day.
For more information about heat alerts in Maple Ridge, visit the Maple Ridge website.
