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Public Notice
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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for East Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, with daytime temperatures between 29 to 35 degrees Celsius and overnight lows of 16 - 18 degrees starting Tuesday, August 23 until approximately Thursday, August 25.
Looking for a place to cool down while the heat warning is in effect?
- The Comox Community Centre will be open regular operating hours - misting tent and sprinkler in the field available from 1 - 5 pm.
- Comox Rotary Splash Park hours: 10 am - 8 pm
- Comox Fire Hall - misting station outside
- Misting station downtown on corner of Comox Ave and Port Augusta 1 - 5 pm.
Businesses interested in opening as a cooling space are encouraged to invite residents to beat the heat. This is completely voluntary option to Comox Valley businesses, but we thank the business community for your support.
Remember to check in on your neighbours, a poster can be downloaded here.
For more information on heat safety and a list of cooling spaces in the region, visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/heatsafety.