Heat warning in effect

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil, following the heat warning issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), will open cooling stations on Tuesday, May 31.

The cooling stations will be located at the following library branches starting on May 31 until the heat warning is cancelled.

• 20 Church Street, (Cookstown) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 967 Innisfil Beach Road (Alcona) from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 7883 Yonge Street (Stroud) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note, to keep everyone safe, mask use is highly recommended at these cooling centre locations.

According to SMDHU, maximum temperatures on Tuesday will be in the low thirties, and little relief from the heat is expected on Tuesday night.

For further information on extreme heat, visit SMDHU's website, or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 to speak with a health professional.