The City of Prince George is opening cooling centres to help people deal with the high temperatures expected for the rest of the week.
The area is under an Environment Canada heat warning.
Two cooling centres will be open:
Natsoolyis' Central Interior Native Health Society, 393 George St., Wednesday, July 17 from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 18 to Monday, July 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
POUNDS, 1126 3rd Ave, Wednesday, July 17 to Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The city notes that high temperatures affect everyone, but risks are greater for seniors, people with limited mobility, and people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease.
Residents are advised to check on family, friends, and neighbours who may be at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space.
Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies.
Residents are also encouraged to seek air conditioning at public places such as the Prince George Public Library, the Aquatic Centre, Canfor Leisure Pool, shopping centres or seniors centres.
High temperatures are expected to continue until Tuesday, July 23.
