Health and City service impacts
Ottawa Public Health has advice on how to avoid the risks of poor air quality(link is external) and who is most at risk.
You can also follow Ottawa Public Health on Twitter(link is external) for the latest information.
For information about City of Ottawa service impacts, you can connect with us on Facebook(link is external), Twitter (link is external)and Instagram(link is external) or sign up to receive City news by email(link is external).
Outdoor recreation impacts
There are currently no impacts to outdoor recreation programs. The City continues to monitor the air quality situation and will notify residents should services be affected again.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook(link is external), Twitter (link is external)and Instagram(link is external).
Supports for residents
Supports for residents
City facilities that are open to the public can be used to seek relief during operating hours, including:
- Recreation facilities
- Employment and Social Service Centres
- Ottawa Public Library Branches(link is external)
Residents are encouraged to find more information on supports and resources available on Ottawa Public Health’s air pollution website(link is external), ottawa.ca, or by calling 3-1-1 or 2-1-1.
People experiencing homelessness
The City and its community partners ensure people experiencing homelessness have access to shelters, drop-in programs and outreach services during extreme weather events, which includes events of poor air quality.
Residents can call 3-1-1 to alert the City to people experiencing homelessness who may need additional support.