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UPDATE: 11:33 a.m. Friday December 23, 2022
Frigid temperatures and bitterly cold winds are expected to linger longer in the London and Middlesex region, prompting the Middlesex-London Health Unit to extend its Cold Weather Alert for one more day. Originally set to end tomorrow, the Alert will now be extended until Sunday morning. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for windchill values to reach a low of -24 on Saturday, exceeding the Health Unit’s threshold for an Alert. This Cold Weather Alert will remain in effect until Sunday morning, December 25th with the windchill expecting to fall below the threshold.
The Health Unit issues Cold Weather Alerts when forecast temperatures are expected to drop to -15°C or lower, or when Environment Canada advises that windchill values are expected to be -20 or lower.
WARMING CENTRES
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued a Cold Weather Alert for December 23, 2022
The following community centres will be available as warming centres on December 23 during regular operating hours:
- Stronach Arena located at 1221 Sanford Street (9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Medway Arena located at 119 Sherwood Forest Square (7:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m.)
- Earl Nichols Arena located at 799 Homeview Road (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
It is important to note that any City of London community centre can be used as a warming centre, when open, if Londoners need a reprieve from the cold.
All London Public Library locations welcome Londoners to stay warm during regular hours of operations. Most locations are open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Additional Community Resources – Cold Weather Alert
Please note that these services’ operational hours may change.
Coordinated Informed Response: As part of the this team’s ongoing outreach, they will offer refreshments, snacks and warm clothing (socks, mitts, coats, blankets etc.) where needed. Learn more about the work this team does by visiting the Coordinated Informed Response page.
Youth Action Centre: The Youth Action Centre will provide drop-in for warming and basic needs including food and washroom access during a cold weather alert.
Atlohsa Family Healing Centre: Atlohsa will provide drop-in access for individuals meeting with staff.
The Ark Aid Street Mission: The Ark Aid Street Mission will provide basic needs including food and washroom access during a cold weather alert.
My Sisters Place: My Sisters Place will offer take-out services including blankets, warm winter gear and food during a cold weather alert.
London Intercommunity Health Centre: The London Intercommunity Health Centre will provide basic needs including food, harm reduction equipment, hygiene supplies and clothing.
