Extreme Heat and Cold

On days when a heat warning is issued, it is advised to:

• Drink lots of water
• Stay out of the sun
• Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours
• Stay in air-conditioned places

Seniors and young children are particularly at risk during heat and smog-related weather conditions. Residents are encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are okay, especially isolated adults and seniors, who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness.

Cooling Centres and Locations

During a Heat Alert, the following community centres will be available as cooling centres. 

Steve Kerr Memorial Complex (965 Binning St W. Listowel, ON)

• Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

North Perth Public Library Branches

Atwood Branch located at 218A Main St. Atwood

Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Listowel Branch located at 260 Main St W. Listowel

Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monkton Branch located at 200 Nelson St. Monkton

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Atwood Lions Pool - 269 Main St. Atwood, ON (519-356-2630)

Listowel Kinsmen Pool - 455 Royal St. E. Listowel, ON (519-291-5387)

Listowel Kinette Splash Pad - 455 Royal St. E, Listowel, ON

• • The splash pad is open from 9:00 am-8:00 pm daily.

Additional Resources:

Extreme Heat - Ontario

Extreme Heat - Get Prepared

Cold weather is common during winter in North Perth. Exposure to cold temperatures can be hazardous to health, leading to cold-related injuries.

It is important to protect yourself and others from extreme cold and other cold weather-related events. Warming Spaces are available in North Perth for relief from extreme temperatures. 

The practices defined in the policy related to extreme cold will come into effect when:

• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issues an Extreme Cold Warning for our region:
• Extreme cold warnings are issued for our region in Southwestern Ontario when the temperature or wind chill is expected to reach minus 30°C for at least two hours.
• The actions noted in 4.0 of this policy can be initiated during periods of extreme cold without an Extreme Cold Warning at the discretion of the Perth County CEMC and the alternate North Perth CEMC.

Extreme Heat-Cold Policy

Preparing for Emergencies in Cold Weather

Emergencies can happen at any time. Be prepared for winter with an emergency kit - it could save your life. Remember to plan ahead and listen to the weather forecast.

Find out what to include in an:

• Emergency kit
• Emergency car kit

Warming Centres 

During a Cold Weather Alert, the following spaces will be open as warming centres during regular operating hours, with extended hours available if needed. If you or someone you know needs access to a warming space, please contact 519-291-2950.

Steve Kerr Memorial Complex (965 Binning St W. Listowel, ON)

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (hours subject to extension as needed) 

North Perth Public Library Branches

Atwood Branch located at 218A Main St. Atwood

Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Listowel Branch located at 260 Main St W. Listowel

Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monkton Branch located at 200 Nelson St. Monkton

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Elma Memorial Community Centre - 251 Main St. Atwood, ON

• As needed

Elma Logan Recreation Complex - 200 Nelson St. Monkton, ON

• As needed