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As B.C.’s summer heat continues, we have some reminders:

• If someone is in medical distress, call 9-1-1 for help.
• Call 8-1-1 for health questions on heat-related symptoms.
• Check with your city or municipality for  information about community facilities with air conditioning, where you can escape the heat and cool off.

More information about heat-related illness from HealthLinkBC.

E-Comm staff joined our City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police Department Partners in the 40th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade. We’re proud to be a part of this community celebration!

 

We are recognizing Pride Week at E-Comm headquarters.  The E-Comm flag has been temporarily replaced with a special Pride flag.  Find out more about Pride Week.

As hot weather continues in B.C., here is some advice from the Canadian Red Cross.

• Stay hydrated and cool
• Be prepared for power outages
• Check with your neighbours, friends and those at risk

More tips are available here.

The City of Vancouver also has a number of tips to help you deal with summer heat.

Check Environment Canada for the latest public weather alerts for B.C.

Tips for staying active in hot weather from

The summer is a good time to talk to children about the correct use of 9-1-1 and to remind them that 9-1-1 is not a toy. Here are some tips:

• Always keep cordless phones fully charged and in the same place in the home
• Keep your address information near the phone and show your children and caregivers where it is
• Never give old cellphones to children to use as toys—many de-commissioned phones can still dial 9-1-1

We have a range of education materials for kids. Visit our 9-1-1 education page for more information.