Extreme hot weather and poor air quality events related to forest wildfires and rising air temperatures are occurring more and more often across the province. Join us for this interactive session in which you will learn how to recognize extreme heat illnesses and how to respond (e.g. when to call 911); become familiar with how to prevent or lower the risk of extreme heat and poor air quality and related illnesses; and hear about existing resources for communicating with staff and tenants.
Date:
May 14, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
Free
Member Cost:
Free
Front-line support staff/building managers and operators of non-profit housing as well as leadership at the executive and board level.
The speakers will include health experts and sustainability practitioners involved in preparing for extreme heat and poor air quality events:
The session will be moderated by Jackie Kanyuk, Asset Management Coordinator, BCNPHA.