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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Vancouver with temperatures expected to reach 29 degrees celsius.
The balmy weather is expected to continue into next week -- which puts more people at risk of developing heat stroke.
The City of Vancouver has a useful map showing all the locations of the permanent and temporary water fountains (which are set up during a heatwave) to help everyone stay hydrated.
The city offers a TapMap app that lists over 500 drinking fountains and water bottle refilling stations in Metro Vancouver to quench your thirst without having to buy bottled water.
It's getting hot out there, make sure you stay hydrated by filling up at one of the permanent or temporary water fountains across the City https://t.co/iubK0YzArl pic.twitter.com/K3eZzLAW1Y
— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) July 24, 2018
According to Environment Canada the risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
The effects of heat illness include: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
If someone has a high temperature and is confused or has stopped sweating cool the person right away.
