As the mercury rises in the Capitale-Nationale region, Quebec City announces the opening of an air-conditioned “respite space” to relieve populations vulnerable to extreme heat.
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This refreshment stop is located in the Joseph-Ernest-Grégoire Building, at the corner of Saint-Joseph and de la Couronne streets.
The City carried out this opening in collaboration with the Integrated University Health and Social Services Center of the Capitale-Nationale.
In a press release, the municipal administration specifies that the space will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
“Responders and security agents will be on site,” we add. SPVQ police officers will also be present in the area and informed of the measures put in place in order to be able to refer and take care of people experiencing homelessness if necessary.”
A heat wave will hit the province until Friday, potentially causing temperatures to exceed 40 degrees.
Furthermore, the City reminds that around fifteen air-conditioned community centers will be open longer during the heat wave to allow citizens to cool off.
Several outdoor and indoor public swimming pools are also available in the different neighborhoods.
