Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessment
Climate change is a defining Public Health challenge of the 21st century and is already impacting the health of Canadians. To better understand local vulnerabilities to climate…
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Media Release – Take precautions during hot weather
June 29, 2026: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health reminds residents to take precautions during times of high heat, as Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued…
Extreme Heat
Find tips to prevent heat-related illness, stay hydrated and keep cool during extreme heat and heat warning events.
Extreme Cold
Learn how to prepare for extreme cold weather, recognize frostbite and hypothermia, and protect yourself and others during severe winter conditions.
Outdoor Air Quality
Learn how outdoor air quality and wildfire smoke can affect your health, how to monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), and ways to reduce your exposure to air pollution.
ClimateSafe Map: Cooling, Warming and Clean Air Spaces
The ClimateSafe Map helps residents find publicly accessible spaces that can provide temporary relief during periods of extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke and poor air quality.
Climate Surveillance Dashboard
This dashboard tracks how climate change is affecting health across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. It brings together local data on extreme heat, extreme cold, air quality and other…
Flooding
Find flood safety information and practical steps to take before, during and after a flood to help protect your health, home and property.