We’re in another steamy and potentially dangerous heat wave and the cities of Belleville and Quinte West have opened their cooling centres for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to escape the stifling heat.
Below is information on the centres’ operations from both Belleville and Quinte West.
CITY OF BELLEVILLE
The City of Belleville would like to advise residents that the public cooling centres at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and Belleville Public Library have been activated today (August 9) through Friday (August 13) inclusive for those needing relief from the heat.
The cooling centre at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cooling centre at the Belleville Public Library will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
The threshold criteria for activation of the centres is two consecutive days of temperatures 30+ C and/or 35+ C with humidex.
Extra precautions are in place to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 among those using the facility including:
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Masks or face coverings are required and will be provided if needed.
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Security and City staff are onsite.
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Visitors are screened and asked to sign in upon entry.
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Physical distancing is in place.
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Washrooms are available and cleaned regularly.
City transit continues to operate with COVID-19 protocols in place. Route and schedule information is available on the City website.
The City encourages the use of the splash pads which are free of charge and located at Riverside, Parkdale and Kinsmen Parks. The Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pool is also open by registration. More information is available on the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre website.
CITY OF QUINTE WEST
In response to the extreme heat, the cooling station at Duncan
McDonald Memorial Arena in Trenton is open.
It will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning today
through Wed., Aug. 11, 2021.
All visitors are required to wear masks and maintain appropriate physical
distances while using the cooling station.
Splash pads are also open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in both Trenton and Frankford.
