Tag: heat safety
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Seniors And Heat Safety: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals During Extreme Temperatures
As summer approaches, rising temperatures bring an increased risk of heatwaves and wildfires, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change. In 2021, British Columbia experienced a devastating heat dome that resulted in over 600 heat-related deaths. Sadly, seniors were disproportionately affected, with the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reporting a 100%…