AHS reminding residents to be safe during heat
MEDICINE HAT, AB — It’s time to make sure you have lots of water on hand and your air conditioner is working, as the temperature is going to get warm over the next several days.
A heat warning was issued for Medicine Hat and area by Environment Canada, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 37 degrees on Friday.
Dr. Vivien Suttorp, Medical Officer of Health with the South Zone, says it’s important for people to drink lots of water, wear sun screen and do what it takes to keep cool and avoid heat exhaustion.