Purpose: When the Region of Durham Board of Health issues an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex will be a designated Warming Centre.
Duration: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
While an Extreme Cold Weather Alert is in effect, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex will be a designated Warming Centre. Extra seating will be available in the lobby.
Extreme Cold Weather alerts are issued when the temperature is forecasted to reach -15° Celsius or colder, and/or when the wind chill is forecast to reach -20° Celsius or colder, and when weather conditions are severe enough to warrant alerting the community to the risks involved with prolonged exposure. Wind chill is when the wind makes cold temperatures feel even colder. Cold temperatures can also be hazardous, even if there is little or no wind.
Durham Region’s Social Services Department lists site information for emergency shelters in the Region at https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/emergency-shelters.aspx. Some municipalities will list names, locations and hours of access for warming centres on their websites if they offer public access.
For additional information please contact:
Jody Morris
Manager, Community Services Administration
Community Services
905.831.1711 ext 3249
Service Disruption Line: 1.866.278.9993