City of Kamloops urges preparedness ahead of climbing temperatures

KAMLOOPS — With temperatures in Kamloops expected to climb up to 37 C this week, the city is urging residents to be prepared to handle the heat.

“People respond differently to heat, and some people are at higher risk of experiencing health effects. Individuals with multiple risk factors are at higher risk and are more likely to require frequent check-ins,” said the city.

Staying cool and getting support to do so is particularly important for:

• Older adults, especially those aged 60 years or older
• People with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders or dementia
• Those who live alone
• People with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease
• People with substance use disorders, including alcohol
• People with limited mobility
• People experiencing homelessness or who are marginally housed
• People who are pregnant
• Infants and young children