City Warming Stations and Cold Weather Preparedness

In light of the ongoing cold weather conditions over the next few days, the City urges residents to take precautions against potential health risks associated with extreme cold temperatures. 

Be Prepared During Cold Temperatures:

• Dress warmly in layers and cover all exposed skin.
• Wear wind-resistant outer layers and insulated, waterproof footwear.
• Stay dry and change out of wet clothing promptly.
• Keep moving to maintain blood flow and body heat.
• Drink warm fluids and avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
• Watch for signs of windburn, frostbite, and hypothermia.
• Regularly check on your elderly neighbours to ensure their well-being during cold spells. Help with tasks like shoveling snow, fetching groceries, or ensuring their heating systems are functioning properly.
• Build an Emergency Kit and create your own Emergency Plan.

Warming Stations:

If caught outside in extreme cold, seek shelter in designated warming stations during regular business hours. 

Locations include:

• City Hall: 808 2nd Avenue East, 519-376-1440 (Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
• Bayshore Community Centre: 1900 3rd Avenue East (Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
• Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre/YMCA (North/South Corridor): 700 10th Street East (Monday to Friday: 5:45 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library: 824 1st Avenue West, 519-376-6623 (Mondays 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• Safe n' Sound at 310 8th Street East is open 24/7 from November 1 to March 31 for the 2024 winter season.

Residents requiring assistance, emergency shelter, or amenities are reminded to call 211. 211 is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. An online 211 resource is also available.

Visit the City's Warming Centre webpage for additional details.

For more information, please contact Heidi Jennen, Supervisor of Environmental Services, Public Works and Engineering Department at 519-376-4440 ext. 3223 or email hjennen@owensound.ca

Quick Facts:

• The City urges residents to take precautions against potential health risks associated with extreme cold temperatures.
• Visit the City's Warming Centre webpage for additional details.

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