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Cold Weather Alert

Fri Jan 8 2010 | by Heremag Staff


The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has called a Cold Weather Alert effective January 8, 2010 A Cold Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill.

This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

The City of Hamilton has notified community agencies who work with vulnerable and homeless people. Each of those agencies, including Salvation Army, will implement their policies and procedures with regards to cold weather.

Members of the public can report the location of a person in need of shelter to the Salvation Army at 905-527-1444 Ext. 0.



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