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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 6, 2012 · 10 Lifestyle Home Furnishings EXPANSION RENOVATION SALE UP TO HERITAGE SINCE 1977 SAVE 60% PHOTOS BY MARTA IWANEK / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog SEEKING RELIEF: Temperatures have been climbing over 35 degrees Celsius in Oakville this week and a heat alert was issued. At top, Wayne Janus plays the guitar at the harbour. At bottom left, Rob Gligoric enjoys the warm weather at Coronation Park last Friday. At right, Rianne Barette, took her Jack Russell terrier, Lola, to Bronte Beach Park to cool off Wednesday. Continued from page 1 Take safety precautions DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE! 4205 Fairview Street, Burlington 905-634-5298 www.heritagefurniture.ca conditions that can be hazardous to a person's health -- even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. When a humidex advisory is issued, the Health Department also issues a heat alert. Those especially at risk during heat and smogrelated weather conditions are older adults (over 65 years of age), infants and young children, as well as those with chronic heart or lung disease, including asthma. Call or visit friends and neighbours who may be at risk and never leave children, pets or vulnerable individuals unattended in a car -- if you experience symptoms of heat-induced illness, such as rapid breathing, weakness or fainting, headache or confusion, seek medical attention right away. It is also recommended to drink lots of water and natural fruit juices and avoid alcohol, caffeine, as well as avoid strenuous outdoor activity and, if possible, reschedule sport practices and jogging times. Staying out of the hot sun or heat and going to air-conditioned sites, such as malls and community centres, is also recommended for avoiding heat-related illness. A full list of cooling centres in Halton is avail- able online at www.halton.ca/heatalert. For those who want a little bit of a reprieve from the heat while staying outside, nearby beaches declared safe for swimming are Burlington's Beachway Park South, Milton's Kelso Conservation Area and Prospect Park Old Beach in Halton Hills. For the most recent information on beach water safety, the Region recommends residents visit Halton's website at www.halton.ca/beaches before visiting any area beaches. Residents can also find out which beaches have been posted as safe or unsafe for swimming due to poor water quality 24 hours a day by dialing 311 or calling Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or toll-free at 1-866-442-5866. During regular business hours, ask for beach information; after regular hours, press `2' for health information -- TTY service at 905-8279983 is available from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Weather and heat information is also available from Environment Canada's website at www. weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/canada/on_e. html. For air quality and smog alert information, visit www.airqualityontario.com -- information on heat alerts is available at the Region's Health Department website, www.halton.ca/heatalert.