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Extreme Weather Safety


Ottawa experiences some extreme weather - from hot humid days in the summer to bitter cold in the winter. Exposure to such extremes has serious consequences for your health and safety. Knowing what the dangers are and how to protect yourself against them will keep you safe and active. Following a few simple steps can make a big difference.

Hot weather:

Sunburn
Dehydration

Heat exhaustion

Heat stroke

Heart & lung conditions and smog

Air quality

Cold weather:

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Frostbite

Hypothermia

Wind chill hazards

Cold weather safety tips

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