Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Okotoks as daily temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 29C beginning Wednesday.

The organization is advising residents to take precautions to protect themselves, their families, and neighbours.

"- Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day.
- Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time outdoors at your house or at cooled public buildings (including malls or indoor pools).
- Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
- Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time.

Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness. Particular vigilance is urged for vulnerable individuals, including children, seniors, individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated."

The heat warning is in effect for:

M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton, M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park, M.D. of Foothills near Turner Valley and Black Diamond, M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res., M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde, M.D. of Foothills near Cayley, M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland, M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely, Rocky View Co. near Chestermere Dalroy and Dalemead, M.D. of Foothills near Blackie, Wheatland Co. near Strathmore Lyalta and Carseland.

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