In an effort to provide cooling stations for Montrealers, the city has opened all splash pads across its territory, with extended opening hours. Several swimming and wading pools are also open. For more information, citizens may refer to their borough.

Various municipal establishments, such as cultural centres and recreation centres are air conditioned and can welcome citizens seeking a place to stay cool. Montrealers are encouraged to contact these facilities prior to their visit.

In accordance with public health recommendations, citizens should: 

-     Drink lots of water before they begin to feel thirsty 

-     Take a cool bath or shower, or use a wet cloth to cool down 

- Check in with loved ones 

-     Spend a few hours a day in an air-conditioned or cool location 

-     Wear light-colored and lightweight clothes 

-     Reduce their physical activity 

Montréal rolls out its special response plan for extreme heat whenever the criteria set by the city’s public health authority are met. These include a weighted average of forecasted daytime temperatures equal to or exceeding 33 degrees Celcius over three days and of nightly temperatures equal to or exceeding 20 degrees Celcius over two consecutive nights. 

Montréal may also activate its special response plan for extreme heat in the presence of aggravating factors requiring mobilization. 

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