Saint John officials are reminding residents to take extra care as extreme heat and humidity persist across the region.
A heat warning from Environment Canada remains in effect, with high temperatures expected Wednesday through Thursday and possibly continuing into Friday.
The Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJ-EMO) is advising people to stay hydrated and take steps to avoid heat-related illness.
Residents are encouraged to drink water regularly, even before feeling thirsty, as thirst is not a reliable sign of dehydration.
The city also recommends avoiding direct sun when possible, checking on older family members and neighbours, and ensuring pets and children are never left inside parked vehicles.
Early signs of heat illness include fatigue, headache, thirst and feeling unwell. Officials say these symptoms can quickly become serious.
Anyone showing signs of heat stroke, such as confusion, unconsciousness or a high body temperature without sweating, should be cooled immediately, and emergency services should be contacted by calling 911.
SJ-EMO advises moving affected individuals to a shaded or air-conditioned space, applying cold water to large areas of the skin and fanning the person while waiting for help.
For more information on heat alert levels and tips to stay safe, visit New Brunswick’s Heat Alert and Response System.
