Resident Bulletin Board

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Stay Cool Windsor - Essex

Looking for tips on staying cool during the hot months?

Download the Heat Advisory poster here, as well as the places to stay cool brochure (PDF format).

Boxelder Bug Information

Download the Boxelder Bug Information Sheet here (PDF format).

Stay Cool Windsor

Extreme Heat

To find out if an Extreme Heat Alert has been declared, or to learn more about extreme heat, visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.
If you become ill, faint, have trouble breathing or feel confused or disoriented, call your doctor.
In an emergency call 911.

Ways to Stay Cool: Preventing Heat Stress

The following actions should be taken to prevent heat stress during any level of heat alert:

Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, before feeling thirsty. Beverages that contain alcohol are not recommended as they may cause the body to lose fluids and can interfere with the body’s ability to cool itself.
Never leave those in your care inside a parked car or in direct sunlight. Temperatures can rise to 52C (125F) within 20 minutes in an enclosed vehicle when the outside temperature is 33C (93F). Leaving the car windows slightly open will not keep the inside of the vehicle at a safe temperature.
Plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day. Remember mosquitoes will also be active at those times. Protect yourself with insect repellent.
Keep sun out with curtains or blinds.
Keep windows closed if the temperature outside is higher than it is inside.
If the temperature outside at night drops lower than it is inside, open the windows if it is safe to do so.
Avoid exposure to the sun. If sun exposure is unavoidable, protect yourself from sunburn by using a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and apply it at least 30 minutes before a sun exposure.
Wear light coloured, loose-fitting and ventilated clothing. A ventilated, light-coloured wide brimmed hat is also recommended.
Spend a few hours in a cool place or in an air-conditioned location (mall, library, shaded park or at a pool).
Make arrangements to spend time or sleep in a cooler place.
Visit older family members, neighbours and friends, especially the chronically ill, to make sure they are cool and hydrated. Those living in an apartment with no air conditioning are at greater risk.
Avoid using the stove for cooking a meal.
Be aware that fans alone may not provide enough cooling when the temperature and humidity are high.
Take cool showers or baths until refreshed.
Organizers of sporting events should modify the rules to accommodate additional water breaks or consider rescheduling outdoors activities.
Make arrangements to move high-risk people living in apartments with no air-conditioning to a cool location.
Sprinkle clothing with water.
Splash cool water on you face and back of neck.

Summer Outdoor Pools

Parks and Recreation has five heated outdoor pools including three leisure pools featuring special water features. Central Pool, Lanspeary Pool, Mic Mac Pool, Remington Booster Pool and Riverside Centennial Pool are available for private rental in June and open for recreational swimming starting Saturday, June 25.

Central Pool and Riverside Centennial Pool offer special water features and beach entry. Remington Booster Pool offers a water slide and a wade pool.

Summer Spray Pads

Five spray pads are now open.
There is no admission fee for the spray pad when open:

AKO Park - 4270 Alice Street, adjacent to Constable John Atkinson Memorial Centre is open from 10 am to 8 pm. Washrooms open during spray pad open times.
Fred Thomas Park - at Windsor Water World, 400 Wyandotte Street East, is open from 9 am to 8 pm. No washrooms.
Mic Mac Park - near the pool, 1125 Prince Road, is open from 9 am to 8 pm. This spray pad is activated by stepping on the black dots located in the concrete floor.
Kim Lucier Spraypad - in Mic Mac Park is located near the baseball fields. Open from 10 am to 8 pm.
Ford City Spray Pad - in Drouillard Park, north of Essex Terminal Railway on Drouillard Road, is open from 10 am to 8 pm
Sandpoint Beach - is open from 1 pm to 7 pm daily, weather permitting. It is located at 10300 Riverside Drive East.

Information courtesy City of Windsor.

Request for Accessibility Accomodation (Current Residents)

Download the application form here (pdf format).

Festive/Outdoor Lighting on Balconies

Along with all the celebrations of this holiday season, we need to remind our residents of electrical safety with regards to balcony lighting.

Click here for more information.

Keep the Heat Energy Assistance Program

You may be eligible for assistance with your heating bills!

Click here for more information.